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DR. WHEELER RYAN HECK DNP, PMHNP
NPI 1437024544
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Asheville, NC

Active since October 08, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
158 ZILLICOA ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 254-9494(828) 250-0890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Wheeler Ryan Heck Dnp, Pmhnp NPPES

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

DR. WHEELER RYAN HECK DNP, PMHNP (NPI 1437024544) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5023255) and active in the NPI registry since October 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437024544
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameDR. WHEELER RYAN HECKCredential: DNP, PMHNP
Location Address158 ZILLICOA STAsheville, NC 28801-1079
Mailing Address158 Zillicoa StAsheville, NC 28801-1079 · (828) 254-9494 · Fax (828) 250-0890
Phone(828) 254-9494
Fax(828) 250-0890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateOctober 8, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1437024544 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5023255
158 ZILLICOA ST, Asheville, NC 28801
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Wheeler Ryan Heck Dnp, Pmhnp 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 ID7416435474
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260130002605
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Wheeler Heck reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Pisgah Institute For Psychotherapy & Education, P.A.
Same address
Psychologist
158 ZILLICOA ST
Asheville, NC 28801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: The Pisgah Institute For Psychotherapy & Education PA
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871507038 (828) 254-9494

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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.

DR. SUSAN L HILL ED.D
Psychologist
158 ZILLICOA ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-9494
ADAM HUTCHINS
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
158 ZILLICOA ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-9494
NEAL R JONES PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
158 ZILLICOA ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-9494
ELIZABETH SEWELL ROLLINS M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
158 ZILLICOA ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-9494
ELIOT STEER
Psychologist
158 ZILLICOA ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-9494
KAREN C SALAMONE L.P.A.
Psychologist
158 ZILLICOA ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-9494
TAMMY KURECKI APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
158 ZILLICOA ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-9494
GABRIELLE LYNCH
Psychologist
158 ZILLICOA ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-9494

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 Wheeler Heck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wheeler Heck is 1437024544. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 8, 2025.

Where is Wheeler Heck located?

Wheeler Heck practices at 158 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 254-9494.

What is Wheeler Heck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Wheeler Heck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wheeler Heck 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Wheeler Heck's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wheeler Heck reassigns Medicare benefits to The Pisgah Institute For Psychotherapy & Education, P.A. (Asheville, NC). The 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 Wheeler Heck's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wheeler Heck was last updated on October 8, 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.