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HEIDI ALDRIDGE
NPI 1104869288
Emergency Medicine in Linville, NC

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
434 HOSPITAL DR, LINVILLE, NC 28646(800) 291-4020(919) 419-7247 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Heidi Aldridge NPPES

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

HEIDI ALDRIDGE (NPI 1104869288) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Linville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (96008939) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104869288
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameHEIDI ALDRIDGE
Location Address434 HOSPITAL DRLinville, NC 28646
Mailing Address3211 Shannon Rd, Suite 300Durham, NC 27707-6322 · (800) 291-4020 · Fax (919) 419-7247
Phone(800) 291-4020
Fax(919) 419-7247
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1104869288 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 96008939
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
434 HOSPITAL DR, Linville, NC 28646
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Heidi Aldridge 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 ID7416922000
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040827000446
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
119 services113 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
103 services101 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Linville, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341323
Location434 Hospital DriveLinville, NC 28646 · Avery County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28646 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.

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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. ANDREW CHIDESTER M.D.
Family Medicine
434 HOSPITAL DR
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7000
SUSAN ULRICKE SCHLEITH NP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
434 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 235
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7889
CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
434 HOSPITAL DR
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 262-4133

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 Heidi Aldridge's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heidi Aldridge is 1104869288. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Heidi Aldridge located?

Heidi Aldridge practices at 434 Hospital Dr, Linville, NC 28646. The listed phone number is (800) 291-4020.

What is Heidi Aldridge's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Heidi Aldridge enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heidi Aldridge 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 Heidi Aldridge accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Heidi Aldridge 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 Heidi Aldridge affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heidi Aldridge is affiliated with Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heidi Aldridge was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.