Heather Nelch, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1447821251 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Nelch, APRN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1447821251).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447821251
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95017654 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
4 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 897 | 262 |
| Gabapentin | 240 | 79 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 192 | 60 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 175 | 170 |
| Pregabalin | 163 | 48 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 149 | 55 |
| Lidocaine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2021-07-02
- Last updated
- 2024-07-26
- Certified
- 2024-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Nelch's NPI number?
- Heather Nelch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447821251, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Nelch's specialty?
- Heather Nelch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Nelch located?
- Heather Nelch's practice location on file with NPPES is 6900 Brockton Ave Ste 103, Riverside, CA 92506-3817.
- What is Heather Nelch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Nelch is (909) 264-2500.
- Does Heather Nelch accept Medicare?
- Heather Nelch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Nelch's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Nelch's NPI (1447821251) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.