DR. HEATHER HORNBACHER DO
NPI 1689064438
Hospitalist in Grand Junction, CO

Active since February 02, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2698 PATTERSON RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506(970) 298-2195 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2023, Jul 14, 2023, Aug 7, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Heather Hornbacher Do NPPES

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

DR. HEATHER HORNBACHER DO (NPI 1689064438) is an individual hospitalist provider in Grand Junction, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (CDRH.0064448) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Durango, and is a graduate of Rocky Vista University College Of Osteopathic Med (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689064438
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER HORNBACHERCredential: DO
Location Address2698 PATTERSON RDGrand Junction, CO 81506-8818
Mailing Address2698 Patterson RdGrand Junction, CO 81506-8818 · (970) 298-2800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRocky Vista University College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1689064438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · CDRH.0064448
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License DR0064448 (CO), CDRH.0064448 (CO)
2698 PATTERSON RD, Grand Junction, CO 81506

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11010 Three Springs BlvdDurango, CO 81301-8296 · Phone (970) 764-3352

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

Dr. Heather Hornbacher Do 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 ID3971929621
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230928002411
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Hornbacher reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
2237 REDLANDS PKWY
Grand Junction, CO 81507
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1861496697 (Colorado)
  • 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
314 S 6TH ST
Montrose, CO 81401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 1,193 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access Hospital
52 JACKSON STREET
South Fork, CO 81154
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 35 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.

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.
41 services23 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.
37 services22 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
15 services15 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.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81506 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$91.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$168.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2698 PATTERSON RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
Hospitalist
2698 PATTERSON RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2698 PATTERSON RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
Emergency Medicine
2698 PATTERSON RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
Family Medicine
2698 PATTERSON RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2698 PATTERSON RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
Counselor (Professional)
2698 PATTERSON RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
Family Medicine
2698 PATTERSON RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506

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 Hornbacher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Hornbacher is 1689064438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2015.

Where is Heather Hornbacher located?

Heather Hornbacher practices at 2698 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506. The listed phone number is (970) 298-2195.

What is Heather Hornbacher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Heather Hornbacher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Hornbacher 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 Hornbacher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Hornbacher reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lower Valley Hospital Association (Grand Junction, CO), Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado (Montrose, CO) and Valley Citizens' Foundation For Health Care Inc (South Fork, CO). 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 Hornbacher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Hornbacher accept?

Health plans from Select Health list Heather Hornbacher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Hornbacher was last updated on August 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.