MS. NATALIE OCTAVIA HEATHER CRNA
NPI 1508946179
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Dallas, TX

Active since October 17, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ms. Natalie Octavia Heather Crna NPPES

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

MS. NATALIE OCTAVIA HEATHER CRNA (NPI 1508946179) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP115783) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is affiliated with Medical City Denton, maintains a secondary practice location in Flower Mound, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508946179
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMS. NATALIE OCTAVIA HEATHERCredential: CRNA
Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-6029 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1508946179 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP115783✔ Licensed in NY · 550774✔ Licensed in TX · 737568✔ Licensed in HI · 43392✔ Licensed in UT · 4792358-3102
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15116 Brownstone DrFlower Mound, TX 75028-6029 · Phone (817) 464-2323 · Fax (214) 550-5010

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid186010804TX
Medicaid186010805TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Natalie Octavia Heather Crna 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 ID8426155086
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070719000724

Medicare Billing Reassignments

10

Medicare enrollment records show Natalie Heather reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
811 S CENTRAL EXPY STE 103
Richardson, TX 75080
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2704 N GALLOWAY AVE STE 102
Mesquite, TX 75150
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3001 CROSS TIMBERS RD STE 120
Flower Mound, TX 75028
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,164 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1717 PRECINCT LINE RD # 100
Hurst, TX 76054
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 S MAIN ST
Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 509 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
11801 SOUTH FWY
Burleson, TX 76028
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 429 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 740 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
60 services60 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
46 services46 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
30 services30 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Medical City Denton

Acute Care Hospitals · Denton, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450634
Location3535 South I35 EastDenton, TX 76210 · Denton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75251 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
$131.01 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251

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 Natalie Heather's NPI number?

The NPI number for Natalie Heather is 1508946179. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Natalie Heather located?

Natalie Heather practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Natalie Heather's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Natalie Heather enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Natalie Heather 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 organizations bill Medicare for Natalie Heather's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Natalie Heather reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Eagle Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX), Endo Sedation LLC (Mesquite, TX), Dfw Oba PLLC (Flower Mound, TX), Northstar Anesthesia, PA (Arlington, TX), Physician Partners Of America Crna Operations LLC (Hurst, TX) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Natalie Heather's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Natalie Heather accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Natalie Heather 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 Natalie Heather affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Natalie Heather is affiliated with Medical City Denton.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Natalie Heather was last updated on July 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.