Kristen Heggins, FNP
NPI 1598274219 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Heggins, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1598274219).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598274219
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 902155 (MS)
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
8 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
45 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 45 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$16 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 404 | 130 |
| Carvedilol | 342 | 105 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 328 | 111 |
| Furosemide | 315 | 109 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 260 | 60 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 246 | 77 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$654 across 43 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
- 2017-09-26
- Last updated
- 2019-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Heggins's NPI number?
- Kristen Heggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598274219, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Heggins's specialty?
- Kristen Heggins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Heggins located?
- Kristen Heggins's practice location on file with NPPES is 4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501-2515.
- What is Kristen Heggins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Heggins is (228) 383-1903.
- Does Kristen Heggins accept Medicare?
- Kristen Heggins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Heggins's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Heggins's NPI (1598274219) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.