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SHELIA BROWN-HEARD
NPI 1700418498
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Vestavia, AL

Active since February 10, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 100, VESTAVIA, AL 35243(205) 915-6284 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Shelia Brown-heard NPPES

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

SHELIA BROWN-HEARD (NPI 1700418498) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Vestavia, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (0300524) and active in the NPI registry since February 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700418498
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameSHELIA BROWN-HEARD
Location Address3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 100Vestavia, AL 35243-2372
Mailing Address6485 Cheyenne PkwyMobile, AL 36613-8626 · (251) 298-3553
Phone(205) 915-6284
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateFebruary 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1700418498 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 0300524
3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 100, Vestavia, AL 35243
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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

Shelia Brown-heard 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 ID143659904
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260409002889
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 Shelia Brown-heard reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mindful Thoughts Primary Psych Care Inc
209 mi
Psychiatric/Mental Health
6300 GRELOT RD STE G-1055
Mobile, AL 36609
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
NPI 1588538243 (251) 298-3553
Psychiatry Of Texas PLLC
571 mi
Psychiatry
7877 WILLOW CHASE BLVD
Houston, TX 77070
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013476027 (832) 869-4818
Psychplus Medical Associates, PLLC
571 mi
Family Medicine
7877 WILLOW CHASE BLVD
Houston, TX 77070
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558118026 (832) 869-4818

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35243 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

SIMONA NICULAES LPC
Counselor (Professional)
3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-3003
STEPHANIE LYNN CORCORAN PHD, NCSP
Psychologist
3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-3003
MRS. RYANE RICE MFTA
Marriage & Family Therapist
3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-3003
ROMEO AARON PENN LICENSED PASTORAL CO
Counselor (Pastoral)
3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-3003
BEN SMITH ALCHOHOL AND DRUG CO
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
3104 BLUE LAKE DR STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 977-3003

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 Shelia Brown-heard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shelia Brown-heard is 1700418498. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 10, 2020.

Where is Shelia Brown-heard located?

Shelia Brown-heard practices at 3104 Blue Lake Dr Ste 100, Vestavia, AL 35243. The listed phone number is (205) 915-6284.

What is Shelia Brown-heard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Shelia Brown-heard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shelia Brown-heard 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 Shelia Brown-heard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shelia Brown-heard reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mindful Thoughts Primary Psych Care Inc (Mobile, AL), Psychiatry Of Texas PLLC (Houston, TX) and Psychplus Medical Associates, PLLC (Houston, TX). 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 Shelia Brown-heard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shelia Brown-heard accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Shelia Brown-heard 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 Shelia Brown-heard was last updated on February 10, 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.