Heather Forrest, LPTA, OTR/L
NPI 1770944886 · Occupational Therapist · North Wilkesboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Occupational Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Forrest, LPTA, OTR/L is a Occupational Therapist provider in North Wilkesboro, NC (NPI 1770944886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770944886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Occupational TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- LPTA, OTR/L
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A3464 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
845 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 243 | $33 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 228 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 215 | $25 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 145 | $20 |
| Evaluation for Occupational Therapy, Typically 45 Minutes97166 | 14 | $95 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $20–$95 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-16
- Last updated
- 2023-08-20
- Certified
- 2023-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Forrest's NPI number?
- Heather Forrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770944886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Forrest's specialty?
- Heather Forrest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Heather Forrest located?
- Heather Forrest's practice location on file with NPPES is 204 Old Brickyard Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659-8971.
- What is Heather Forrest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Forrest is (336) 667-3986.
- Does Heather Forrest accept Medicare?
- Heather Forrest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Forrest's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Forrest's NPI (1770944886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.