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JENNIFER SOPHIA HECKMANN PA-C
NPI 1720642945
Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN

Active since April 23, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 DORCHESTER RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405(423) 443-9961 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2026, Feb 8, 2022, Apr 23, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Jennifer Sophia Heckmann Pa-c NPPES

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

JENNIFER SOPHIA HECKMANN PA-C (NPI 1720642945) is an individual physician assistant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (6977) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720642945
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER SOPHIA HECKMANNCredential: PA-C
Location Address1301 DORCHESTER RDChattanooga, TN 37405-4430
Mailing Address1301 Dorchester RdChattanooga, TN 37405-4430 · (423) 443-9961
Phone(423) 443-9961
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 23, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1720642945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 6977
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1301 DORCHESTER RD, Chattanooga, TN 37405
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jennifer Sophia Lewis Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Jennifer Sophia Heckmann Pa-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 ID9931540069
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260511002474
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37405 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 3

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

ERRESHA SHONAY JACKSON FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1301 DORCHESTER RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
Hamilton County (423) 267-5060
VARSHA VERA WHITMORE FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1301 DORCHESTER RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
Hamilton County (423) 267-5060
TAYLOR HUGHES PHARMD
Pharmacist
1301 DORCHESTER RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
Hamilton County (423) 267-5060

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 Jennifer Heckmann's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Heckmann is 1720642945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2019. The provider is also known as Jennifer Sophia Lewis Pa-C.

Where is Jennifer Heckmann located?

Jennifer Heckmann practices at 1301 Dorchester Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405. The listed phone number is (423) 443-9961.

What is Jennifer Heckmann's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Jennifer Heckmann enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Heckmann 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.

What insurance does Jennifer Heckmann accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and McLaren Health Plan Community and 1 other insurer list Jennifer Heckmann 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 Jennifer Heckmann was last updated on March 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.