MS. HEIDI K. ALTERSON DNP, FNP-C, APRN
NPI 1134521818
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Las Cruces, NM

Active since September 24, 2014PECOS Enrolled
271 PASEO DE DIA, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011(575) 323-6500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Sep 8, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ms. Heidi K. Alterson Dnp, Fnp-c, Aprn NPPES

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

MS. HEIDI K. ALTERSON DNP, FNP-C, APRN (NPI 1134521818) is an individual family provider in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (CNP-02531) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134521818
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMS. HEIDI K. ALTERSONCredential: DNP, FNP-C, APRN
Location Address271 PASEO DE DIALas Cruces, NM 88011-7341
Mailing Address271 Paseo De DiaLas Cruces, NM 88011-7341 · (575) 323-6500
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1134521818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · CNP-02531
271 PASEO DE DIA, Las Cruces, NM 88011

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ms. Heidi K. Alterson Dnp, Fnp-c, Aprn 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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Heidi Alterson reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
530 N TELSHOR BLVD STE C
Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Wellmed Medical Group PA
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Geriatric Medicine
7900 CONSTITUTION AVE NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Geriatric Medicine
420 DEAN DR
Gardendale, AL 35071
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
731 HILLSIDE AVE
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico and Texas enrollments
Geriatric Medicine
9200 FRANKLIN SQUARE DR
Baltimore, MD 21237
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 16 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88011 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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

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

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
271 PASEO DE DIA, STE 200
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011

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 Alterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heidi Alterson is 1134521818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 24, 2014.

Where is Heidi Alterson located?

Heidi Alterson practices at 271 Paseo De Dia, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The listed phone number is (575) 323-6500.

What is Heidi Alterson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Heidi Alterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heidi Alterson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Heidi Alterson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heidi Alterson reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Wellmed Medical Group, P.A. (Las Cruces, NM), Genesis Eldercare Physician Services LLC (Albuquerque, NM), Alignmed Partners, PC (Gardendale, AL), Gatewaymd Live PLLC (Glen Ellyn, IL) and Alignmed Medical Group, PC (Baltimore, MD). 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 Heidi Alterson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heidi Alterson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Heidi Alterson 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 Heidi Alterson was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.