HEATHER NELLIS ORLUSKE MSN, FNP-C
NPI 1487005286
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Heather Orluske's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Orluske is 1487005286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2016.

Q: What is Heather Orluske'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 Orluske was last updated on January 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since June 23, 2016PECOS Enrolled

5609 5TH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232(412) 362-3500(412) 362-1951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 20, 2023, Jan 12, 2023, Jan 6, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Heather Nellis Orluske Msn, Fnp-c NPPES

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

HEATHER NELLIS ORLUSKE MSN, FNP-C (NPI 1487005286) is an individual family provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP018852) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487005286

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameHEATHER NELLIS ORLUSKECredential: MSN, FNP-C

Location Address5609 5TH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15232-2601

Mailing Address5609 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232-2601 · (412) 362-3500 · Fax (412) 362-1951

Phone(412) 362-3500

Fax(412) 362-1951

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2023

✔ NPI 1487005286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

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

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · SP018852

5609 5TH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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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 (PECOS)

Heather Nellis Orluske Msn, Fnp-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Orluske reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Alignmed Medical Group, PC

199 mi

Geriatric Medicine

9200 FRANKLIN SQUARE DR
Baltimore, MD 21237

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
93 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366289423 (410) 391-2600

Geps Physician Group Of Pennsylvania PC

227 mi

Internal Medicine

101 E STATE ST
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
90 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1467471615 (610) 925-4157

Alignmed Partners, PC

603 mi

Geriatric Medicine

420 DEAN DR
Gardendale, AL 35071

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
92 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881109452 (205) 631-8709

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

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 nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310

A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.

150 services43 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

42 services31 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

26 services16 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310

23 services13 patients

Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 99316

Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15232 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

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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 2

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 suppliers24 claims24 services$15.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier17 claims17 services$6.10 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 18

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

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