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VANESSA THERESE HECKMAN CRNP
NPI 1568117802
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health in East Stroudsburg, PA

Active since February 15, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.45/100
CMS Quality Rating
179 INDEPENDENCE RD, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301(570) 426-2700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2022, Feb 15, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Vanessa Therese Heckman Crnp NPPES

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

VANESSA THERESE HECKMAN CRNP (NPI 1568117802) is an individual women's health provider in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP024374) and active in the NPI registry since February 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Drexel University College Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568117802
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LW0102X
Provider Legal NameVANESSA THERESE HECKMANCredential: CRNP
Location Address179 INDEPENDENCE RDEast Stroudsburg, PA 18301-9207
Mailing Address650 Firehouse RdPalmerton, PA 18071-3616 · (484) 798-4476
Phone(570) 426-2700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDrexel University College Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2022
✔ NPI 1568117802 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 PA · SP024374
179 INDEPENDENCE RD, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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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

Vanessa Therese Heckman Crnp 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 ID9638550445
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220725001831
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Vanessa Heckman reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lehigh Valley Physician Group
Same address
Family Medicine
179 INDEPENDENCE RD FL 2
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,895 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245093368 (570) 421-3900
St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc
0.2 mi
Neurology
3 PARKINSONS RD
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Physician Group Inc
  • 2,851 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568889806 (272) 212-0553
Valley Health Partners Community Health Center
0.3 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
500 PLAZA CT
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 296 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689409419 (570) 476-3585
Family Care Centers Inc.
1.4 mi
Internal Medicine
206 E BROWN ST
E Stroudsburg, PA 18301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 500 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669563037 (570) 476-3507

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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
101 services101 patients
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.
34 services30 patients
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory Q0091
A Papanicolaou smear, often called a Pap smear, is a test to check for changes in cells. A small sample is gently collected from the lower region and sent to a lab for examination. This helps in early detection of potential health issues.
26 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
23 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390133
Location1200 South Cedar Crest BoulevardAllentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono

Acute Care Hospitals · East Stroudsburg, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390201
Location206 East Brown StreetEast Stroudsburg, PA 18301 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18301 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.

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.

79.45/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.12
Promoting Interoperability86
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.65

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.

MS. WHITNEY SMITH CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
179 INDEPENDENCE RD
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Monroe County (570) 476-3771
OMAR SHAIKH
Internal Medicine
179 INDEPENDENCE RD
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Monroe County (570) 421-8526
JENNIFER DONOVAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
179 INDEPENDENCE RD
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Monroe County (570) 426-2700
DIANA TENPENNY DO
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
179 INDEPENDENCE RD
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Monroe County (570) 426-2330
LEHIGH VALLEY PHYSICIAN GROUP
Internal Medicine
179 INDEPENDENCE RD
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Monroe County (570) 421-8526
SAGE TOTH
Physician Assistant
179 INDEPENDENCE RD
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Monroe County (570) 426-2700
SIMON ALEXANDER GRINGUT M.D.
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
179 INDEPENDENCE RD
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Monroe County (570) 421-8526
MRS. CHELSEA LEIGH BOYLE MSN, RN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
179 INDEPENDENCE RD
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Monroe County (570) 588-6197

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 Vanessa Heckman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Heckman is 1568117802. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2022.

Where is Vanessa Heckman located?

Vanessa Heckman practices at 179 Independence Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. The listed phone number is (570) 426-2700.

What is Vanessa Heckman's specialty?

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

Is Vanessa Heckman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa Heckman 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 Vanessa Heckman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vanessa Heckman reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Lehigh Valley Physician Group (East Stroudsburg, PA), St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc (East Stroudsburg, PA), Valley Health Partners Community Health Center (East Stroudsburg, PA) and Family Care Centers Inc. (E Stroudsburg, PA). 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 Vanessa Heckman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Vanessa Heckman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vanessa Heckman is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanessa Heckman was last updated on September 30, 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.