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MS. HEATHER MARIE BATES RN, CNP
NPI 1376896423
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Taos, NM

Active since October 25, 2012Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2027
321 LA LUZ DR, TAOS, NM 87571(888) 424-6855(541) 287-9324 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2025, May 5, 2022, Sep 29, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Ms. Heather Marie Bates Rn, Cnp NPPES

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

MS. HEATHER MARIE BATES RN, CNP (NPI 1376896423) is an individual family provider in Taos, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (CNP02752) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376896423
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMS. HEATHER MARIE BATESCredential: RN, CNP
Location Address321 LA LUZ DRTaos, NM 87571-6625
Mailing Address321 La Luz DrTaos, NM 87571-6625 · (888) 424-6855 · Fax (541) 287-9324
Phone(888) 424-6855
Fax(541) 287-9324
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1376896423 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 NM · CNP02752
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN-75725 (NM)
Also ListedMassage TherapistTaxonomy 225700000X · License 7085 (NM)
321 LA LUZ DR, Taos, NM 87571
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma 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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Opted out of Medicare

Ms. Heather Marie Bates Rn, Cnp has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2025 through October 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2025
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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.
62 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87571 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers25 claims25 services$17.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$39.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers25 claims25 services$104.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Bates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Bates is 1376896423. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2012.

Where is Heather Bates located?

Heather Bates practices at 321 La Luz Dr, Taos, NM 87571. The listed phone number is (888) 424-6855.

What is Heather Bates's specialty?

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

Is Heather Bates enrolled in Medicare?

No. Heather Bates has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Heather Bates accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma, BridgeSpan Health Company and Providence Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Heather Bates 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 Bates was last updated on September 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.