Heather Lingner, PA-C
NPI 1982833679 · Physician Assistant · Evanston, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Lingner, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Evanston, IL (NPI 1982833679).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982833679
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085003489 (IL)
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 tenure25% of score
16 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
206 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 66 | $101 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 46 | $93 |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, First Growth10005 | 34 | $66 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 34 | $45 |
| Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Tube36589 | 14 | $124 |
| Removal of Central Venous Tube With Port Or Pump36590 | 12 | $177 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$246 across 9 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
- 2009-07-02
- Last updated
- 2026-03-23
- Certified
- 2026-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Lingner's NPI number?
- Heather Lingner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982833679, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Lingner's specialty?
- Heather Lingner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Lingner located?
- Heather Lingner's practice location on file with NPPES is 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-1718.
- What is Heather Lingner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Lingner is (847) 570-2160.
- Does Heather Lingner accept Medicare?
- Heather Lingner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Lingner's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Lingner's NPI (1982833679) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.