Heather Hopper, PA-C
NPI 1972508349 · Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Hopper, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1972508349).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972508349
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 103736 (NC)
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
21 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
2,676 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 625 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 433 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 378 | $74 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 196 | $9 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 174 | $3 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 111 | 102 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 99 | 36 |
| Azithromycin | 82 | 77 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 71 | 67 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 71 | 71 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 59 | 56 |
| Losartan Potassium | 58 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 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
- 2005-06-14
- Last updated
- 2024-05-23
- Certified
- 2024-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Hopper's NPI number?
- Heather Hopper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972508349, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Hopper's specialty?
- Heather Hopper is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Hopper located?
- Heather Hopper's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28803-1700.
- What is Heather Hopper's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Hopper is (828) 258-0397.
- Does Heather Hopper accept Medicare?
- Heather Hopper is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Hopper's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Hopper's NPI (1972508349) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.