Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Heather Buckheister, NP
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Gulfport, MS
- NPI 1942792973
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
4500 13Th St
Gulfport, MS 395012515
(228) 867-4000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 28, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #902534
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942792973. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
494
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$31,106
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 276 | 242 | $52 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 194 | 175 | $77 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 24 | 22 | $77 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 42 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,864
Transactions
90
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 29 | $373.93 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 6 | $350.22 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 10 | $170.20 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 8 | $160.21 | |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $104.74 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 1 | $99.99 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 5 | $93.73 | |
| Electromed, Inc. | 9 | $80.91 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 5 | $78.92 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 3 | $69.96 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 3 | $66.13 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $45.72 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 2 | $44.62 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 2 | $38.10 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $25.63 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
244
Patients
47
Total drug cost
$40,362
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 64 | 35 | $743 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $26,705 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $11,014 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 22 | 0 | $158 |
| Doxepin Hcl | Generic | 21 | 0 | $231 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 21 | 0 | $147 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 19 | 12 | $888 |
| Modafinil | Generic | 14 | 0 | $376 |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride (Pramipexole Di-Hcl) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $32 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Heather Buckheister's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Buckheister practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Gulfport, MS.
Where does Dr. Heather Buckheister practice?
Dr. Heather Buckheister practices at 4500 13Th St, Gulfport, MS 395012515. Office phone: 2288674000.
What is Dr. Heather Buckheister's NPI?
Dr. Heather Buckheister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942792973, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Buckheister accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Buckheister accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Buckheister commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.