Heidi Descalzi, FNP
NPI 1972283661 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heidi Descalzi, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1972283661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972283661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5018421 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
2 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
578 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 235 | $72 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 82 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 61 | $2 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 37 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $89 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 142 | 135 |
| Cephalexin | 120 | 115 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 96 | 92 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 80 | 75 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 36 | 31 |
| Azithromycin | 31 | 31 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 31 | 30 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-07-19
- Last updated
- 2026-01-06
- Certified
- 2026-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heidi Descalzi's NPI number?
- Heidi Descalzi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972283661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heidi Descalzi's specialty?
- Heidi Descalzi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heidi Descalzi located?
- Heidi Descalzi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1895 Hoffman Rd Ste B, Gastonia, NC 28054-6557.
- What is Heidi Descalzi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heidi Descalzi is (704) 861-8669.
- Does Heidi Descalzi accept Medicare?
- Heidi Descalzi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heidi Descalzi's NPI active?
- Yes — Heidi Descalzi's NPI (1972283661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.