Heather Nickell, FNP
NPI 1386256717 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Nickell, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1386256717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386256717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0027224 (OH)
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
5 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
388 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 | 295 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 29 | $151 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 27 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$151 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 102 | 62 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 87 | 60 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 72 | 53 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 72 | 26 |
| Dexamethasone | 68 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 60 | 22 |
| Anastrozole | 47 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,035 across 39 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
- 2020-08-18
- Last updated
- 2022-01-25
- Certified
- 2020-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Nickell's NPI number?
- Heather Nickell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386256717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Nickell's specialty?
- Heather Nickell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Nickell located?
- Heather Nickell's practice location on file with NPPES is 285 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215-4354.
- What is Heather Nickell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Nickell is (614) 788-4699.
- Does Heather Nickell accept Medicare?
- Heather Nickell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Nickell's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Nickell's NPI (1386256717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.