Heather Bastel, APN
NPI 1396712287 · Nurse Practitioner · Paragould, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Bastel, APN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Paragould, AR (NPI 1396712287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396712287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A01117 (AR)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
1,928 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 515 | $68 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 230 | $3 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 216 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 210 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 106 | $13 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 104 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 150 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 349 | 75 |
| Alprazolam | 330 | 61 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 305 | 57 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 251 | 63 |
| Lisinopril | 250 | 75 |
| Gabapentin | 232 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$533 across 28 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
- 2006-03-01
- Last updated
- 2009-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Bastel's NPI number?
- Heather Bastel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396712287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Bastel's specialty?
- Heather Bastel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Bastel located?
- Heather Bastel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2709 W. Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450-2644.
- What is Heather Bastel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Bastel is (870) 236-7272.
- Does Heather Bastel accept Medicare?
- Heather Bastel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Bastel's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Bastel's NPI (1396712287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.