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MS. HEATHER EMMALEE HOOPS MD
NPI 1609219781
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 09, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651, PITTSBURGH, PA 15261(412) 647-3136 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2020, Aug 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ms. Heather Emmalee Hoops Md NPPES

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

MS. HEATHER EMMALEE HOOPS MD (NPI 1609219781) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Oregon (MD177293) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Salem Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Portland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609219781
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameMS. HEATHER EMMALEE HOOPSCredential: MD
Location Address3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651Pittsburgh, PA 15261-3011
Mailing Address3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park RdPortland, OR 97239-3011 · (503) 494-5300 · Fax (503) 494-6519
Phone(412) 647-3136
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1609219781 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD177293
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MD177293 (OR)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License MD177293 (OR)
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, OHSUPortland, OR 97239-3011 · Phone (503) 494-8211

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Providence Health Plan.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. Heather Emmalee Hoops Md 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 ID3870736358
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201104002406
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Hoops reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Salem Health
2,180 mi
Family Medicine
105 ARNEY RD STE 120
Woodburn, OR 97071
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 625 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578112066 (503) 184-4400
Columbia Lutheran Charities
2,217 mi
Critical Access
550 22ND ST
Astoria, OR 97103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1902062672 (Oregon)
  • 278 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700809761 (503) 338-7595

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
47 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
24 services18 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
17 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Salem Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, OR
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number380051
Location890 Oak Street, SESalem, OR 97301 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

GRACE HEZI GAO MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651
PITTSBURGH, PA 15261
Allegheny County (412) 647-3136
CURTIS SCOTT DICKEY DO
Emergency Medicine
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651
PITTSBURGH, PA 15261
Allegheny County (412) 647-3136
CHRISTINA THORNGREN
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
3550 TERRACE STREET SCAIFE HALL ROOM 651, SUITE 2040
PITTSBURGH, PA 15261
Allegheny County (412) 357-3161

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 Hoops's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Hoops is 1609219781. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2013.

Where is Heather Hoops located?

Heather Hoops practices at 3550 Terrace Street Scaife Hall Room 651, Pittsburgh, PA 15261. The listed phone number is (412) 647-3136.

What is Heather Hoops's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Heather Hoops enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Hoops 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 Heather Hoops's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Hoops reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Salem Health (Woodburn, OR) and Columbia Lutheran Charities (Astoria, OR). 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 Heather Hoops's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Hoops accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Providence Health Plan list Heather Hoops 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 Hoops affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Hoops is affiliated with Salem Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Hoops was last updated on April 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.