Heather Watford
NPI 1255805230 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Watford is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1255805230).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255805230
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11000818 (FL)
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 tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
378 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 113 | $103 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 91 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 50 | $35 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 40 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 81 | 78 |
| Prednisone | 59 | 57 |
| Cephalexin | 44 | 44 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 30 | 29 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 27 | 27 |
| Azithromycin | 27 | 26 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 15 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 3305 US Highway 98 SLakeland, FL 33803-8365Phone: (863) 777-2740
- 4124 Chesapeake Square Blvd Ste 103Chesapeake, VA 23321-2134Phone: (757) 983-5100Fax: (757) 673-8292
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-01-14
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31
- Certified
- 2026-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Watford's NPI number?
- Heather Watford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255805230, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Watford's specialty?
- Heather Watford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Watford located?
- Heather Watford's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 Pablo St, Lakeland, FL 33803-3818.
- What is Heather Watford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Watford is (863) 687-6800.
- Does Heather Watford accept Medicare?
- Heather Watford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Watford's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Watford's NPI (1255805230) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.