Lauren Heckethorn, CNP
NPI 1437649423 · Nurse Practitioner · Rio Rancho, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Heckethorn, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Rio Rancho, NM (NPI 1437649423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437649423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53-78202 (KS)
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
8 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
132 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 | 61 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 17 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$108 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 140 | 72 |
| Furosemide | 51 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 34 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 34 | 19 |
| Potassium Chloride | 31 | — |
| Rivaroxaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,450 across 25 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
- 2018-05-15
- Last updated
- 2023-11-22
- Certified
- 2021-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Heckethorn's NPI number?
- Lauren Heckethorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437649423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Heckethorn's specialty?
- Lauren Heckethorn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Heckethorn located?
- Lauren Heckethorn's practice location on file with NPPES is 2400 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-4740.
- What is Lauren Heckethorn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Heckethorn is (505) 253-6300.
- Does Lauren Heckethorn accept Medicare?
- Lauren Heckethorn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Heckethorn's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Heckethorn's NPI (1437649423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.