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HEATHER NICHOLE FRANZ CNS
NPI 1205242278
Nurse Practitioner in Austin, TX

Active since July 10, 2014PECOS Enrolled
4544 S LAMAR BLVD STE 620, AUSTIN, TX 78745(512) 448-4588(512) 445-4511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, May 12, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Heather Nichole Franz Cns NPPES

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

HEATHER NICHOLE FRANZ CNS (NPI 1205242278) is an individual nurse practitioner in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP125960) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205242278
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER NICHOLE FRANZCredential: CNS
Location Address4544 S LAMAR BLVD STE 620Austin, TX 78745-1576
Mailing AddressPo Box 10597Austin, TX 78766-1597 · (512) 420-0186 · Fax (903) 200-5107
Phone(512) 448-4588
Fax(512) 445-4511
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1205242278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP125960
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyTaxonomy 207RG0100X · License AP125960 (TX)
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · GerontologyTaxonomy 364SG0600X · License AP125960 (TX)
4544 S LAMAR BLVD STE 620, Austin, TX 78745
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1520 E Euclid AveSan Antonio, TX 78212-4414 · Phone (210) 271-0606 · Fax (210) 271-3208

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 Nichole Franz Cns 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 ID3870712953
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140923000745
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 2

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.
31 services27 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
30 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78745 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers28 claims28 services$21.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MRS. ANGELICA NAYELLI MONTALVO FNP
Nurse Practitioner
4544 S LAMAR BLVD STE 620
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Travis County (512) 448-4588

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 Franz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Franz is 1205242278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2014.

Where is Heather Franz located?

Heather Franz practices at 4544 S Lamar Blvd Ste 620, Austin, TX 78745. The listed phone number is (512) 448-4588.

What is Heather Franz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Heather Franz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Franz 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 Franz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Heather Franz 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 Heather Franz was last updated on September 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.