Heather Simmons, CRNP
NPI 1265192959 · Family Medicine Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Simmons, CRNP is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1265192959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265192959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-156491 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $98 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 18 | $14 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 16 | $14 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 15 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$100 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 74 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 | 44 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 53 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 39 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 32 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,410 across 144 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
- 2021-12-22
- Last updated
- 2023-02-01
- Certified
- 2023-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Simmons's NPI number?
- Heather Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265192959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Simmons's specialty?
- Heather Simmons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Simmons located?
- Heather Simmons's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 Whitesport Dr Sw Ste 1, Huntsville, AL 35801-6487.
- What is Heather Simmons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Simmons is (562) 131-0312.
- Does Heather Simmons accept Medicare?
- Heather Simmons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Simmons's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Simmons's NPI (1265192959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.