HEATHER BUCKHEISTER NP
NPI 1942792973
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Gulfport, MS

Q: What is Heather Buckheister's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Buckheister is 1942792973. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2018.

Q: What is Heather Buckheister's specialty?

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

Active since June 05, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4500 13TH ST, GULFPORT, MS 39501(228) 867-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

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About Heather Buckheister Np NPPES

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

HEATHER BUCKHEISTER NP (NPI 1942792973) is an individual family provider in Gulfport, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (902534) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942792973

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameHEATHER BUCKHEISTERCredential: NP

Location Address4500 13TH STGulfport, MS 39501-2515

Mailing Address4500 13th StGulfport, MS 39501-2515

Phone(228) 867-4000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 2018

✔ NPI 1942792973 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

License✔ Licensed in MS · 902534

4500 13TH ST, Gulfport, MS 39501

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Heather Buckheister

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare.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

Heather Buckheister Np 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 ID9436401114

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181008001400

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 2

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 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.

304 services266 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.

164 services144 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number250019

Location4500 13th StreetGulfport, MS 39502 · Harrison County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39501 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

$80.50 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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 15

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers79 claims79 services$38.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers54 claims54 services$95.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers53 claims131 services$35.13 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers45 claims204 services$20.00 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers49 claims49 services$58.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers68 claims68 services$18.91 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.

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