Heather Alter
NPI 1396210696 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Alter is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1396210696).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396210696
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 54103 (NM)
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
417 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Application of Skin Substitute Graft to Wound of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 25.0 Sq Cm Or Less of Wound 100.0 Sq Cm Or Less15271 | 139 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 115 | $75 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 67 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 39 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$167 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)
- 5901 Harper Dr NeAlbuquerque, NM 87109-3587Phone: (505) 823-8282
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-10-12
- Last updated
- 2024-03-07
- Certified
- 2024-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Alter's NPI number?
- Heather Alter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396210696, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Alter's specialty?
- Heather Alter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Alter located?
- Heather Alter's practice location on file with NPPES is 3825 Eubank Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111-3575.
- What is Heather Alter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Alter is (800) 640-3451.
- Does Heather Alter accept Medicare?
- Heather Alter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Alter's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Alter's NPI (1396210696) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.