Heather Echols, MD
NPI 1306070818 · Gastroenterology Physician · Montgomery, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Echols, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Montgomery, AL (NPI 1306070818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306070818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35195 (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
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
498 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 219 | $161 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 112 | $90 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 63 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 40 | $158 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 25 | $219 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 104 | 102 |
| Famotidine | 74 | 37 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 58 | 33 |
| Sucralfate | 36 | 18 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 26 | 26 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 15 | 15 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$880 across 51 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
- 2009-05-12
- Last updated
- 2026-01-02
- Certified
- 2026-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Echols's NPI number?
- Heather Echols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306070818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Echols's specialty?
- Heather Echols is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Echols located?
- Heather Echols's practice location on file with NPPES is 4126 Carmichael Ct, Montgomery, AL 36106-2871.
- What is Heather Echols's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Echols is (334) 239-9257.
- Does Heather Echols accept Medicare?
- Heather Echols is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Echols's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Echols's NPI (1306070818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.