MRS. HEATHER DOW SHOULTZ NP
NPI 1104557735
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Hammond, LA

Active since June 23, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 345-2700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 15, 2023, Feb 10, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Mrs. Heather Dow Shoultz Np NPPES

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

MRS. HEATHER DOW SHOULTZ NP (NPI 1104557735) is an individual acute care provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (226156) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104557735
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMRS. HEATHER DOW SHOULTZCredential: NP
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRHammond, LA 70403-1434
Mailing Address577 Ponderosa DrPonchatoula, LA 70454-9428 · (504) 232-5404
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2023
NPI 1104557735 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in LA · 226156
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 226156 (LA)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403

Other Identifiers 1

Other15653286LA · Caqh

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Heather Dow Shoultz Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9830570555
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220713000082
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.5
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.93

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.

General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403

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 Shoultz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Shoultz is 1104557735. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2022.

Where is Heather Shoultz located?

Heather Shoultz practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 345-2700.

What is Heather Shoultz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Heather Shoultz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Shoultz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Heather Shoultz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Heather Shoultz 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.

Is Heather Shoultz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Shoultz is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Shoultz was last updated on November 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.