Heather Driessen, DPM
NPI 1568602589 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Driessen, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1568602589).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568602589
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 625 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,529 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 415 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 235 | $84 |
| Shaving of Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1.1-2.0 Cm11307 | 198 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 163 | $119 |
| Shaving of Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 0.6-1.0 Cm11306 | 134 | $89 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 70 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 137 | 66 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 57 | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 18 |
| Ciclopirox | 37 | 16 |
| Mupirocin | 34 | 18 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 30 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 11 |
| Ibuprofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$218 across 9 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
- 2009-03-03
- Last updated
- 2016-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Driessen's NPI number?
- Heather Driessen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568602589, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Driessen's specialty?
- Heather Driessen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Heather Driessen located?
- Heather Driessen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1730 Saint Julian Pl, Columbia, SC 29204-2410.
- What is Heather Driessen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Driessen is (803) 256-6776.
- Does Heather Driessen accept Medicare?
- Heather Driessen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Driessen's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Driessen's NPI (1568602589) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.