Heather Smith, CFNP
NPI 1538681176 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ferriday, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Smith, CFNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ferriday, LA (NPI 1538681176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538681176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CFNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 902020 (MS)
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 tenure33% of score
8 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 · 118 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 216 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 142 | 25 |
| Potassium Chloride | 139 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 128 | 36 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 126 | 33 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 123 | 18 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69 across 3 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
- 2017-07-14
- Last updated
- 2021-10-05
- Certified
- 2021-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Smith's NPI number?
- Heather Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538681176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Smith's specialty?
- Heather Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Smith located?
- Heather Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 204 Serio Blvd., Ferriday, LA 71334.
- What is Heather Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Smith is (318) 757-0210.
- Does Heather Smith accept Medicare?
- Heather Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Smith's NPI (1538681176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.