Heidi Essig, PA-C
NPI 1265547137 · Medical Physician Assistant · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heidi Essig, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1265547137).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265547137
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA-233 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
2,494 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 | 906 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 586 | $69 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 349 | $40 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 152 | $67 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 107 | $81 |
| 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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorouracil | 130 | 111 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 97 | 77 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 96 | 61 |
| Ketoconazole | 95 | 46 |
| Hydrocortisone | 75 | 57 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 69 | — |
| Tacrolimus | 41 | 19 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,973 across 91 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
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2018-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heidi Essig's NPI number?
- Heidi Essig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265547137, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heidi Essig's specialty?
- Heidi Essig is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heidi Essig located?
- Heidi Essig's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 16th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205.
- What is Heidi Essig's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heidi Essig is (205) 933-0987.
- Does Heidi Essig accept Medicare?
- Heidi Essig is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heidi Essig's NPI active?
- Yes — Heidi Essig's NPI (1265547137) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.