Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Heather Portaro, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Boone, NC
- NPI 1619470325
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.6 / 100 · 2023
- 8 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
870 State Farm RD Ste 101
Boone, NC 286074862
(828) 264-4545
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 18, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #5010632
- Medicaid
- NC #1619470325
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619470325. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
445
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$40,886
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 100 | 73 | $60 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 96 | 78 | $101 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 88 | 58 | $86 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 70 | 57 | $124 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 49 | 42 | $73 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 42 | 42 | $129 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Boone Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $17.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
550
Patients
179
Total drug cost
$148,513
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 236 | 76 | $4,433 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 61 | 60 | $10,161 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 37 | 0 | $5,089 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 35 | 12 | $1,458 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $21,108 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 26 | 20 | $290 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $45,190 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 19 | 11 | $201 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 16 | 0 | $501 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 14 | 0 | $1,149 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Heather Portaro's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Portaro practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Boone, NC.
Where does Dr. Heather Portaro practice?
Dr. Heather Portaro practices at 870 State Farm RD Ste 101, Boone, NC 286074862. Office phone: 8282644545.
What is Dr. Heather Portaro's NPI?
Dr. Heather Portaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619470325, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Portaro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Portaro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Portaro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.