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HEATHER BALLEW MSN-NNP
NPI 1104341213
Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal in Wilmington, NC

Active since August 09, 2017PECOS Enrolled
2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 667-2970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2026, May 9, 2022, Feb 26, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Heather Ballew Msn-nnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HEATHER BALLEW MSN-NNP (NPI 1104341213) is an individual neonatal provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in Colorado (APN.0993346-NP) and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104341213
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LN0000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER BALLEWCredential: MSN-NNP
Location Address2131 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing Address510 Carolina Bay DrWilmington, NC 28403-2041 · (910) 612-6932
Phone(910) 667-2970
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1104341213 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · NeonatalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LN0000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · APN.0993346-NP
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 5013816 (NC)
2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Heather Ballew Msn-nnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Ballew reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC
Same address
Internal Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033799556 (910) 662-9300
Novant Medical Group Inc
3.0 mi
Family Medicine
5058 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE
Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285896670 (910) 791-5426

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Rehabilitation Hospital
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 343-7000
CAROLYN JONES
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 667-2970
CHRISTIAN SANCHEZ M.D.
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 667-7000
KATHRYN GENCIE NEWELL DO
Family Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 343-7000
NICOLE BRITT RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 343-7000
LI NICHOLS MD
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 667-7000
JAMES ADGENT MD
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 667-7000
NANNETTE B MARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 772-9202

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Heather Ballew's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Ballew is 1104341213. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2017.

Where is Heather Ballew located?

Heather Ballew practices at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 667-2970.

What is Heather Ballew's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Neonatal, with taxonomy code 363LN0000X.

Is Heather Ballew enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Ballew is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Heather Ballew's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Ballew reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC (Wilmington, NC) and Novant Medical Group Inc (Wilmington, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Heather Ballew's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Ballew accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Heather Ballew as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Ballew was last updated on February 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.