Heather Gates, PA-C
NPI 1366726986 · Physician Assistant · The Villages, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Gates, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in The Villages, FL (NPI 1366726986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366726986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9109314 (FL)
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
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 105 | 81 |
| Ketoconazole | 94 | 55 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 61 | 35 |
| Nystatin | 52 | 33 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 45 | 36 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 36 | 20 |
| Fluorouracil | 31 | 22 |
| Metronidazole | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21,752 across 143 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
- 2011-09-30
- Last updated
- 2020-05-06
- Certified
- 2020-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Gates's NPI number?
- Heather Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366726986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Gates's specialty?
- Heather Gates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Gates located?
- Heather Gates's practice location on file with NPPES is 1950 Laurel Manor Dr Ste 224, The Villages, FL 32162-5602.
- What is Heather Gates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Gates is (352) 751-6565.
- Does Heather Gates accept Medicare?
- Heather Gates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Gates's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Gates's NPI (1366726986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.