Heather Patz, PA-C
NPI 1255573234 · Physician Assistant · Los Alamitos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Patz, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Los Alamitos, CA (NPI 1255573234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255573234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA1477 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,209 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 499 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 182 | $84 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 141 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $118 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 86 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 106 | 55 |
| Fluocinonide | 102 | 59 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 57 | 36 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 42 | 23 |
| Tacrolimus | 38 | 19 |
| Tretinoin | 36 | 19 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 36 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,460 across 100 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-06
- Last updated
- 2021-11-02
- Certified
- 2021-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Patz's NPI number?
- Heather Patz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255573234, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Patz's specialty?
- Heather Patz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Patz located?
- Heather Patz's practice location on file with NPPES is 4281 Katella Ave Ste 220, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-6506.
- What is Heather Patz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Patz is (562) 252-0173.
- Does Heather Patz accept Medicare?
- Heather Patz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Patz's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Patz's NPI (1255573234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.