MRS. HEATHER N KEESE CNM
NPI 1114227808
Advanced Practice Midwife in Keene, NH

Active since October 27, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.01/100
CMS Quality Rating

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 29, 2021, Nov 26, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Mrs. Heather N Keese Cnm NPPES

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

MRS. HEATHER N KEESE CNM (NPI 1114227808) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Keene, New Hampshire, licensed in New Hampshire (069991-23) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114227808
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. HEATHER N KEESECredential: CNM
Location Address590 COURT STKeene, NH 03431
Mailing Address590 Court StKeene, NH 03431 · (603) 354-5400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1114227808 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NH · 069991-23
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedMassage TherapistTaxonomy 225700000X · License 3206 (MA)
590 COURT ST, Keene, NH 03431

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Heather Studlien

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Heather N Keese Cnm 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 ID2769872472
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211210001366
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Keese reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
590 COURT ST
Keene, NH 03431
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 450 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
24 RAILROAD ST
Keene, NH 03431
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 2,999 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
ONE MEDICAL CENTER DR
Lebanon, NH 03756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cheshire Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Keene, NH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300019
Location580 Court StreetKeene, NH 03431 · Cheshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 03431 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
$89.14 typical visit price
range $57.75 – $174.26
Typical copayment $22.28 (range $14.43 – $43.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.85 typical visit price
range $18.70 – $142.15
Typical copayment $17.96 (range $4.67 – $35.53)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

76.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality65.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 03431
Family Medicine
590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 03431
Obstetrics & Gynecology
590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 03431
Advanced Practice Midwife
590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 03431
Surgery
590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 03431
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 03431
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 03431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 03431

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 Keese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Keese is 1114227808. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2010. The provider is also known as Ms. Heather Studlien.

Where is Heather Keese located?

Heather Keese practices at 590 Court St, Keene, NH 03431. The listed phone number is (603) 354-5400.

What is Heather Keese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Heather Keese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Keese 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Heather Keese's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Keese reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Cheshire Medical Center (Keene, NH), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic (Keene, NH) and Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (Lebanon, NH). 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 Keese's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Keese accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Taro Health list Heather Keese 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 Keese affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Keese is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Keese was last updated on November 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.