MRS. HEATHER HECEI SMITH WHNP
NPI 1497072169
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health in Smithfield, NC

Active since April 21, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
520 NORTH ST, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577(919) 934-3015(919) 934-0958 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mrs. Heather Hecei Smith Whnp NPPES

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

MRS. HEATHER HECEI SMITH WHNP (NPI 1497072169) is an individual women's health provider in Smithfield, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5004659) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497072169
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LW0102X
Provider Legal NameMRS. HEATHER HECEI SMITHCredential: WHNP
Location Address520 NORTH STSmithfield, NC 27577-4016
Mailing Address520 North StSmithfield, NC 27577-4016 · (919) 934-3015 · Fax (919) 934-0958
Fax(919) 934-0958
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2013
NPI 1497072169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LW0102X
License Licensed in NC · 5004659
520 NORTH ST, Smithfield, NC 27577

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Heather Hecei Smith Whnp 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 ID8426355934
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160329001496
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 3

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
95 services92 patients
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.
19 services18 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27577 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
83%35 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
95%467 patients
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%1,180 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
34%145 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%154 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
56%1,228 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
47%477 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 368 patients
96%368 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,228 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
96%1,228 patients5/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
98%1,228 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Advanced Practice Midwife
520 NORTH ST
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Physician Assistant
520 NORTH ST
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Advanced Practice Midwife
520 NORTH ST
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Obstetrics & Gynecology
520 NORTH ST
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Obstetrics & Gynecology
520 NORTH ST
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Obstetrics & Gynecology
520 NORTH ST
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Obstetrics & Gynecology
520 NORTH ST
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Obstetrics & Gynecology
520 NORTH ST
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577

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 Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Smith is 1497072169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2010.

Where is Heather Smith located?

Heather Smith practices at 520 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577. The listed phone number is (919) 934-3015.

What is Heather Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women's Health, with taxonomy code 363LW0102X.

Is Heather Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Smith 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 Smith accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Heather Smith 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 Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Smith is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Smith was last updated on September 19, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.