Karen Heaston, O.D.
NPI 1548327455 · Optometrist · Richland, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Heaston, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Richland, WA (NPI 1548327455).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548327455
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OD4077 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services 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
1,531 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 579 | $95 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 257 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $134 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 139 | $67 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 136 | $133 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 102 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 153 | 44 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 87 | 28 |
| Timolol Maleate | 70 | 18 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 62 | 25 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 53 | 15 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 27 | 11 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 20 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$282 across 11 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
- 2007-01-02
- Last updated
- 2008-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Heaston's NPI number?
- Karen Heaston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548327455, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Heaston's specialty?
- Karen Heaston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Karen Heaston located?
- Karen Heaston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1321 Aaron Dr, Richland, WA 99352-4678.
- What is Karen Heaston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Heaston is (509) 943-3171.
- Does Karen Heaston accept Medicare?
- Karen Heaston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Heaston's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Heaston's NPI (1548327455) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.