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HEATHER L RICHIE M.D.
NPI 1699779371
Internal Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since June 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1101 S 28TH AVE STE A, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402(601) 261-1640(601) 579-5240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2020, Oct 16, 2018, Jul 30, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Heather L Richie M.d. NPPES

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

HEATHER L RICHIE M.D. (NPI 1699779371) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (22801) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699779371
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER L RICHIECredential: M.D.
Location Address1101 S 28TH AVE STE AHattiesburg, MS 39402-2610
Mailing Address415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401-7246 · (601) 288-4329 · Fax (601) 579-5240
Phone(601) 261-1640
Fax(601) 579-5240
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2020
✔ NPI 1699779371 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MS · 22801✔ Licensed in MO · 110760
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 22801 (MS)
1101 S 28TH AVE STE A, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid204649800MO
Medicaid05279741MS

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Heather L Richie M.d. 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 ID345222899
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131115000407
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 10

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.
594 services281 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
309 services198 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
127 services83 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
111 services20 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
63 services63 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
55 services50 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Forrest General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hattiesburg, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250078
Location6051 Us Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39404 · Forrest County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39402 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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 9

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

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers27 claims53 services$1.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers44 claims44 services$16.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$6.25 avg. paid by Medicare
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
4 suppliers81 claims82 services$95.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms J7606
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
3 suppliers38 claims2,466 services$6.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
5 suppliers41 claims8,730 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Richie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Richie is 1699779371. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2005.

Where is Heather Richie located?

Heather Richie practices at 1101 S 28th Ave Ste A, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The listed phone number is (601) 261-1640.

What is Heather Richie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Heather Richie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Richie 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.

Is Heather Richie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Richie is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Richie was last updated on July 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.