Heather Hento, DPM
NPI 1629293378 · Podiatrist · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Hento, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1629293378).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629293378
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5901002183 (MI)
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
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
4,298 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,077 | $131 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 933 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 591 | $92 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 302 | $36 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 234 | $73 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 210 | $86 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 113 | 33 |
| Ciclopirox | 93 | 55 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 80 | 73 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 75 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 19 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101 across 5 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
- 2007-04-16
- Last updated
- 2012-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Hento's NPI number?
- Heather Hento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629293378, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Hento's specialty?
- Heather Hento is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Heather Hento located?
- Heather Hento's practice location on file with NPPES is 7800 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408-7050.
- What is Heather Hento's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Hento is (253) 473-6436.
- Does Heather Hento accept Medicare?
- Heather Hento is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Hento's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Hento's NPI (1629293378) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.