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HEATHER THURSTON ANP-C
NPI 1417249087
Nurse Practitioner in Asheville, NC

Active since May 13, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 255-7776(828) 255-8794 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Heather Thurston Anp-c NPPES

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

HEATHER THURSTON ANP-C (NPI 1417249087) is an individual nurse practitioner in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5005150) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417249087
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER THURSTONCredential: ANP-C
Location Address7 VANDERBILT PARK DRAsheville, NC 28803-1700
Mailing Address7 Vanderbilt Park DrAsheville, NC 28803-1700 · (828) 255-7776 · Fax (828) 255-8794
Phone(828) 255-7776
Fax(828) 255-8794
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 2014
✔ NPI 1417249087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5005150
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.
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR, Asheville, NC 28803
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.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 Thurston Anp-c 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 ID648449223
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110816000867
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 4

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 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.
261 services96 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
73 services34 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.
40 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
33 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 20

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

MR. JOHN P KENNEDY JR. PA-C
Physician Assistant
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-7776
DR. ERIC L RHOTON MD
Neurological Surgery
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-7776
LAUREN D BOYD PA-C
Physician Assistant
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-7776
DR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER BRYAN III M.D.
Pediatrics
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 100A
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-0969
DR. BRIGETTE DIANE FOGLEMAN M.D.
Pediatrics
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 100A
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-0969
MS. KELLY HALL KLAAREN PA-C
Physician Assistant
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 100A
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-0969
CAROLINA SPINE & NEUROSURGERY CENTER PA
Neurological Surgery
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-7776
MR. MATTHEW STEPHEN HALE PA-C
Physician Assistant
7 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-7776

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 Thurston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Thurston is 1417249087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2011.

Where is Heather Thurston located?

Heather Thurston practices at 7 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 255-7776.

What is Heather Thurston's specialty?

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

Is Heather Thurston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Thurston 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 Thurston accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Heather Thurston 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 Thurston affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Thurston is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Thurston was last updated on November 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.