Heather Sutton, O.D.
NPI 1871901231 · Optometrist · Athens, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Sutton, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Athens, AL (NPI 1871901231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871901231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S-D21-TA-986 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
81 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 26 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $79 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 16 | $32 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 15 | $31 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $31–$108 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$276 across 4 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
- 2014-07-30
- Last updated
- 2014-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Sutton's NPI number?
- Heather Sutton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871901231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Sutton's specialty?
- Heather Sutton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Heather Sutton located?
- Heather Sutton's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 College St Ste B, Athens, AL 35611-2714.
- What is Heather Sutton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Sutton is (256) 233-2393.
- Does Heather Sutton accept Medicare?
- Heather Sutton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Sutton's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Sutton's NPI (1871901231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.