Katherine Hefner, FNP-C
NPI 1477651206 · Nurse Practitioner · Sylva, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Hefner, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Sylva, NC (NPI 1477651206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477651206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0050-00025 (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
19 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
1,198 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 | 592 | $82 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 324 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 178 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 93 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 11 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$82 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 432 | 98 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 331 | 123 |
| Furosemide | 326 | 109 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 137 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 136 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 | 41 |
| Potassium Chloride | 127 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,342 across 66 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2023-05-16
- Certified
- 2023-05-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Hefner's NPI number?
- Katherine Hefner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477651206, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Hefner's specialty?
- Katherine Hefner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Hefner located?
- Katherine Hefner's practice location on file with NPPES is 81 Medical Park Loop, Sylva, NC 28779-5291.
- What is Katherine Hefner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Hefner is (828) 586-7705.
- Does Katherine Hefner accept Medicare?
- Katherine Hefner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Hefner's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Hefner's NPI (1477651206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.