Cathy Heffner, M.D.
NPI 1598803173 · Family Medicine Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cathy Heffner, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1598803173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598803173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2006-1894 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 43 |
| Furosemide | 24 |
| Potassium Chloride | 23 |
| Allopurinol | 20 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 18 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 15 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5306 Nc Highway 55 Ste 105Durham, NC 27713-7812Phone: (919) 646-4858Fax: (919) 679-7112
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-03
- Last updated
- 2021-11-18
- Certified
- 2021-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cathy Heffner's NPI number?
- Cathy Heffner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598803173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cathy Heffner's specialty?
- Cathy Heffner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cathy Heffner located?
- Cathy Heffner's practice location on file with NPPES is 2511 Old Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27713-1869.
- What is Cathy Heffner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cathy Heffner is (919) 932-5700.
- Does Cathy Heffner accept Medicare?
- Cathy Heffner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cathy Heffner's NPI active?
- Yes — Cathy Heffner's NPI (1598803173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.