Heidi Nowak, WHNP
NPI 1396185971 · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heidi Nowak, WHNP is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1396185971).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396185971
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Women's Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- WHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 421038 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
13 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 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 138 | 37 |
| Metformin Hcl | 80 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 68 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 52 | 15 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 46 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 44 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 1 record (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
- 2013-06-27
- Last updated
- 2015-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heidi Nowak's NPI number?
- Heidi Nowak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396185971, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heidi Nowak's specialty?
- Heidi Nowak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heidi Nowak located?
- Heidi Nowak's practice location on file with NPPES is 184 Barton St, Buffalo, NY 14213-1573.
- What is Heidi Nowak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heidi Nowak is (716) 881-6191.
- Does Heidi Nowak accept Medicare?
- Heidi Nowak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heidi Nowak's NPI active?
- Yes — Heidi Nowak's NPI (1396185971) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.