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HEATHER THOMAS CARTER FNP-C
NPI 1669000550
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Bristol, VA

Active since March 28, 2020PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
15068 LEE HWY STE 1000, BRISTOL, VA 24202(276) 676-5604 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 1, 2026, Aug 26, 2026, Mar 28, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Heather Thomas Carter Fnp-c NPPES

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

HEATHER THOMAS CARTER FNP-C (NPI 1669000550) is an individual family provider in Bristol, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0024178547) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669000550
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER THOMAS CARTERCredential: FNP-C
Location Address15068 LEE HWY STE 1000Bristol, VA 24202-4264
Mailing Address15068 Lee Hwy Ste 1000Bristol, VA 24202-4264 · (276) 676-5604
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 1, 2026
NPI 1669000550 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
License Licensed in VA · 0024178547
15068 LEE HWY STE 1000, Bristol, VA 24202

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 Thomas Carter Fnp-c 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 ID7810309929
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201215000645
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 2

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.

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
73 services72 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
47 services47 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24202 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
$86.88 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality98.58
Improvement Activities40
Cost85.55

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 Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Carter is 1669000550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2020.

Where is Heather Carter located?

Heather Carter practices at 15068 Lee Hwy Ste 1000, Bristol, VA 24202. The listed phone number is (276) 676-5604.

What is Heather Carter's specialty?

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

Is Heather Carter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Carter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Carter was last updated on September 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days 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.