Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Wakefield, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Sterling, IL

  • NPI 1972700789
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 E Miller RD
Sterling, IL 610811252
(815) 625-4790

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 31, 2014
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036130741 · Iowa #R8211
Medicaid
IL #036130741

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972700789. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
578
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$47,133
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 178 105 $35
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 139 43 $59
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 40 40 $47
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 38 23 $36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 34 33 $83
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 34 34 $83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 27 27 $65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 18 18 $97
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 17 16 $332
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $132

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$666
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Elucent Medical 3 $648.65
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $17.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$347
Travel and Lodging
$319

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Heather Wakefield's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Wakefield practices Surgery Physician in Sterling, IL.
Where does Dr. Heather Wakefield practice?
Dr. Heather Wakefield practices at 101 E Miller RD, Sterling, IL 610811252. Office phone: 8156254790.
What is Dr. Heather Wakefield's NPI?
Dr. Heather Wakefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972700789, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Wakefield accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Wakefield accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Wakefield commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.