Heather Carkhuff, PA-C
NPI 1952867178 · Physician Assistant · Fargo, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Carkhuff, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Fargo, ND (NPI 1952867178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952867178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PAC0765 (ND)
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
7 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
443 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 143 | $53 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 65 | $7 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 61 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 52 | $66 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 36 | $25 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 47 | 29 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 32 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 20 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 21 | — |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 16 | — |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 14 | — |
| Ofloxacin | 14 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 across 1 record (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
- 2019-02-12
- Last updated
- 2023-08-02
- Certified
- 2023-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Carkhuff's NPI number?
- Heather Carkhuff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952867178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Carkhuff's specialty?
- Heather Carkhuff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Carkhuff located?
- Heather Carkhuff's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102-3641.
- What is Heather Carkhuff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Carkhuff is (701) 234-2000.
- Does Heather Carkhuff accept Medicare?
- Heather Carkhuff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Carkhuff's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Carkhuff's NPI (1952867178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.