Heather Wakefield, M.D.
NPI 1972700789 · Surgery Physician · Sterling, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Wakefield, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Sterling, IL (NPI 1972700789).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972700789
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R8211 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
560 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 184 | $34 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 97 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 44 | $45 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 39 | $34 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 30 | $18 |
| Insertion of Central Venous Tube With Port (5 Years Or Older)36561 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$666 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
- 2007-06-27
- Last updated
- 2014-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Wakefield's NPI number?
- Heather Wakefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972700789, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Wakefield's specialty?
- Heather Wakefield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Wakefield located?
- Heather Wakefield's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 E Miller Rd, Sterling, IL 61081-1252.
- What is Heather Wakefield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Wakefield is (815) 625-4790.
- Does Heather Wakefield accept Medicare?
- Heather Wakefield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Wakefield's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Wakefield's NPI (1972700789) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.