Heather Hession, FNP
NPI 1730772617 · Family Medicine Physician · Amite, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Hession, FNP is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Amite, LA (NPI 1730772617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730772617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 904029 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 101 | 12 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 69 | — |
| Divalproex Sodium | 69 | 11 |
| Memantine Hcl | 52 | — |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 45 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 39 | — |
| Levetiracetam | 39 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401-7246Phone: (601) 296-2978
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-02-11
- Last updated
- 2023-03-02
- Certified
- 2023-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Hession's NPI number?
- Heather Hession's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730772617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Hession's specialty?
- Heather Hession is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Hession located?
- Heather Hession's practice location on file with NPPES is 903 W Oak St, Amite, LA 70422-2754.
- What is Heather Hession's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Hession is (985) 323-1504.
- Does Heather Hession accept Medicare?
- Heather Hession is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Hession's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Hession's NPI (1730772617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.