Heather Porch
NPI 1447649363 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Porch is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1447649363).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447649363
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-136909 (AL)
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
11 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
4,613 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,197 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 674 | $68 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 582 | $37 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 265 | $62 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 263 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 268 | 181 |
| Ketoconazole | 248 | 140 |
| Mupirocin | 108 | 85 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 90 | 61 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 69 | 39 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 68 | 45 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 62 | 42 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,898 across 150 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)
- 813 Franklin St SeHuntsville, AL 35801-4311Phone: (256) 519-3650
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-01-15
- Last updated
- 2018-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Porch's NPI number?
- Heather Porch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447649363, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Porch's specialty?
- Heather Porch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Porch located?
- Heather Porch's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Governors Dr Sw Ste 400, Huntsville, AL 35801-5183.
- What is Heather Porch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Porch is (256) 265-7246.
- Does Heather Porch accept Medicare?
- Heather Porch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Porch's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Porch's NPI (1447649363) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.