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HEATHER ARMES
NPI 1659774537
Physician Assistant in Rio Rancho, NM

Active since October 06, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
1001 NEW MEXICO HWY 528 SE, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124(866) 389-2727 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2024, Jul 10, 2023, Jun 19, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Heather Armes NPPES

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

HEATHER ARMES (NPI 1659774537) is an individual physician assistant in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (PA2014-0072) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659774537
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER ARMES
Location Address1001 NEW MEXICO HWY 528 SERio Rancho, NM 87124-1001
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476
Phone(866) 389-2727
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1659774537 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · PA2014-0072
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1001 NEW MEXICO HWY 528 SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid20358245NM

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 Armes 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 ID5395069660
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150114001095
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 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.
134 services81 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
91 services61 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
20 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87124 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MS. TRACY VALDEZ CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1001 NEW MEXICO HWY 528 SE, #7552
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
Sandoval County (505) 896-2078
RYAN EHGARTNER PHARMD
Pharmacist
1001 NEW MEXICO HWY 528 SE, #7552
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
Sandoval County (505) 896-2078

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 Armes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Armes is 1659774537. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2014.

Where is Heather Armes located?

Heather Armes practices at 1001 New Mexico Hwy 528 SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. The listed phone number is (866) 389-2727.

What is Heather Armes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Heather Armes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Armes 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 Armes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Heather Armes 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 Armes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Armes is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Armes was last updated on December 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.