Lou Heckman, ARNP
NPI 1730490087 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Port Richey, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lou Heckman, ARNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Port Richey, FL (NPI 1730490087).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730490087
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1407642 (FL)
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
15 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
2,642 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,198 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 495 | $75 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 353 | $46 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 234 | $77 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 68 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 150 | 77 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 128 | 106 |
| Fluocinonide | 73 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 45 | 25 |
| Ciclopirox | 40 | 19 |
| Mupirocin | 40 | 31 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 35 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 32 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,609 across 60 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
- 2010-07-01
- Last updated
- 2013-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lou Heckman's NPI number?
- Lou Heckman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730490087, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lou Heckman's specialty?
- Lou Heckman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lou Heckman located?
- Lou Heckman's practice location on file with NPPES is 8220 US Highway 19, Port Richey, FL 34668-6639.
- What is Lou Heckman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lou Heckman is (727) 841-8505.
- Does Lou Heckman accept Medicare?
- Lou Heckman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lou Heckman's NPI active?
- Yes — Lou Heckman's NPI (1730490087) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.