Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Forrest, Lpta, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist (CMS: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) · Physical Therapy Assistant · North Wilkesboro, NC

  • NPI 1770944886
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
204 Old Brickyard RD
North Wilkesboro, NC 286598971
(336) 667-3986

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 20, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #8609 · North Carolina #A3464

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770944886. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
742
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$20,041
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 279 18 $22
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 240 18 $33
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 204 13 $20
97166 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes 19 13 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Heather Forrest's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Forrest practices Occupational Therapist in North Wilkesboro, NC.
Where does Dr. Heather Forrest practice?
Dr. Heather Forrest practices at 204 Old Brickyard RD, North Wilkesboro, NC 286598971. Office phone: 3366673986.
What is Dr. Heather Forrest's NPI?
Dr. Heather Forrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770944886, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Forrest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Forrest accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Forrest commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.