HEATHER LYNN SMITH-MERRITHEW
NPI 1497266704
Nurse Practitioner - Family in San Antonio, TX

Active since October 14, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 468-0800(210) 733-8649 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2026, May 24, 2021, Oct 7, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Heather Lynn Smith-merrithew NPPES

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

HEATHER LYNN SMITH-MERRITHEW (NPI 1497266704) is an individual family provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP135391) and active in the NPI registry since October 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harrison Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497266704
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER LYNN SMITH-MERRITHEW
Location Address4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127San Antonio, TX 78229
Mailing Address4800 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 127San Antonio, TX 78229-3781 · (210) 468-0800 · Fax (210) 733-8649
Fax(210) 733-8649
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2026
NPI 1497266704 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
Licenses Licensed in TX · AP135391 Licensed in WA · AP61150324
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127, San Antonio, TX 78229

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Heather Lynn Smith Fnp

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12601 Cherry Ave Ste 213Bremerton, WA 98310-4208 · Phone (360) 479-6041 · Fax (866) 282-0994
Location 2606 Oakesdale Ave SW Ste C200Renton, WA 98057-5227 · Phone (866) 259-1629 · Fax (855) 666-8541
Location 37710 Rialto Blvd Unit 150Austin, TX 78735-8579 · Phone (512) 288-0859 · Fax (512) 301-4821

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

Heather Lynn Smith-merrithew 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 ID446516090
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210601001442
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

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.

Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harrison Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bremerton, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500039
Location2520 Cherry AvenueBremerton, WA 98310 · Kitsap County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 11

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers28 claims59 services$6.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers15 claims20 services$1.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty E0181
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers29 claims29 services$11.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers45 claims45 services$38.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each E0955
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
4 suppliers26 claims26 services$13.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each E0971
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
3 suppliers32 claims44 services$2.40 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 7

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

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Speech-Language Pathologist
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Internal Medicine
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Social Worker (Clinical)
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Speech-Language Pathologist
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Internal Medicine
4800 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 127
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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-merrithew's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Smith-merrithew is 1497266704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2017. The provider is also known as Heather Lynn Smith Fnp.

Where is Heather Smith-merrithew located?

Heather Smith-merrithew practices at 4800 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 127, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 468-0800.

What is Heather Smith-merrithew's specialty?

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

Is Heather Smith-merrithew enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Smith-merrithew 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-merrithew accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Heather Smith-merrithew 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-merrithew affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Smith-merrithew is affiliated with Harrison Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Smith-merrithew was last updated on May 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.