Heather Smith, PA
NPI 1285902494 · Physician Assistant · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Smith, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1285902494).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285902494
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA11995 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 119 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 109 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 103 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 93 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 25 |
| Meloxicam | 72 | 34 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 44847 10th St WLancaster, CA 93534-2356Phone: (661) 948-4523Fax: (661) 726-9625
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-12-02
- Last updated
- 2022-10-07
- Certified
- 2022-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Smith's NPI number?
- Heather Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285902494, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Smith's specialty?
- Heather Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Smith located?
- Heather Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 419 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC 28150-6700.
- What is Heather Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Smith is (704) 481-0555.
- Does Heather Smith accept Medicare?
- Heather Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Smith's NPI (1285902494) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.