DR. ANNETTE GWALTNEY HEAVNER DNP, FNP
NPI 1700545753
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Annette Heavner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Annette Heavner is 1700545753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2021. The provider is also known as Annette Gwaltney.

Q: What is Annette Heavner's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Annette Heavner was last updated on February 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since December 16, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1205 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 732-5800(828) 732-5801 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 29, 2021, Dec 16, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Annette Gwaltney Heavner Dnp, Fnp NPPES

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

DR. ANNETTE GWALTNEY HEAVNER DNP, FNP (NPI 1700545753) is an individual family provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5015522) and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700545753

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ANNETTE GWALTNEY HEAVNERCredential: DNP, FNP

Location Address1205 N CENTER STHickory, NC 28601-3759

Mailing Address2226 4th St NeHickory, NC 28601-1453 · (828) 234-5999

Phone(828) 732-5800

Fax(828) 732-5801

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2026

✔ NPI 1700545753 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

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 5015522✔ Licensed in NC · GWAL-J8F9N

1205 N CENTER ST, Hickory, NC 28601

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Annette Gwaltney

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare.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. Annette Gwaltney Heavner Dnp, Fnp 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 ID8426442070

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220225000463

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Annette Heavner reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Catawba Valley Medical Group, Inc

Same address

Family Medicine

1205 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
130 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215214879 (828) 732-5800

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 7

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.

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.

107 services40 patients

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.

81 services36 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.

31 services31 patients

Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes G0446

This is a yearly, personal consultation focused on behaviors affecting heart health. It lasts 15 minutes and may cover topics like diet, exercise, and stress management. It's about learning healthy habits to protect your heart.

30 services30 patients

Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444

An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.

26 services26 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

25 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340143

Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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 13

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

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