HEATHER CATHERINE POUNDS ARNP
NPI 1174132294
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Heather Pounds's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Pounds is 1174132294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2020. The provider is also known as Heather C Young.

Q: What is Heather Pounds's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Pounds was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since July 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1802 YAKIMA AVE STE 104, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6272(253) 426-4060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2025, Dec 30, 2020, Jul 24, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Heather Catherine Pounds Arnp NPPES

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

HEATHER CATHERINE POUNDS ARNP (NPI 1174132294) is an individual family provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP61080272) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Gig Harbor.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174132294

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameHEATHER CATHERINE POUNDSCredential: ARNP

Location Address1802 YAKIMA AVE STE 104Tacoma, WA 98405-5303

Mailing Address1802 Yakima Ave Ste 104Tacoma, WA 98405-5303 · (253) 426-6272 · Fax (253) 426-4060

Phone(253) 426-6272

Fax(253) 426-4060

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1174132294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · AP61080272

Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License AP61080272 (WA)

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License AP61080272 (WA)

1802 YAKIMA AVE STE 104, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Heather C Young

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15800 Soundview DrGig Harbor, WA 98335-2000 · Phone (253) 858-3800

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2182578WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Heather Catherine Pounds Arnp 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 ID3173540226

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210129000148

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

37 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

16 services16 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

16 services15 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

13 services13 patients

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.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500079

Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number500108

Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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

$88.29 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$100.78 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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 16

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

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