Heather Matthews, PA
NPI 1477538098 · Physician Assistant · Kinston, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Matthews, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Kinston, NC (NPI 1477538098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477538098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102570 (NC)
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
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
1,803 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 | 335 | $107 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 251 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 189 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 126 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 116 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 93 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 104 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 287 | 66 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 253 | 62 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 214 | 51 |
| Omeprazole | 211 | 48 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 192 | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 142 | 25 |
| Meloxicam | 142 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,646 across 97 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
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2022-05-19
- Certified
- 2022-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Matthews's NPI number?
- Heather Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477538098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Matthews's specialty?
- Heather Matthews is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Matthews located?
- Heather Matthews's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 Doctors Dr, Kinston, NC 28501-1584.
- What is Heather Matthews's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Matthews is (252) 559-2200.
- Does Heather Matthews accept Medicare?
- Heather Matthews is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Matthews's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Matthews's NPI (1477538098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.