Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Bixler, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Rutland, VT

  • NPI 1407891674
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
160 Allen St, Mid-Vermont Pathology
Rutland, VT 057014560
(802) 747-1674

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2016
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Vermont #042.0013134

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407891674. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,909
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$65,737
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,148 497 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 200 56 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 174 159 $34
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 75 71 $27
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 54 46 $79
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 45 43 $11
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 42 22 $12
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 33 23 $26
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 33 13 $40
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 28 26 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Rutland Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Heather Bixler's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Bixler practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Rutland, VT.
Where does Dr. Heather Bixler practice?
Dr. Heather Bixler practices at 160 Allen St, Rutland, VT 057014560. Office phone: 8027471674.
What is Dr. Heather Bixler's NPI?
Dr. Heather Bixler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407891674, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Bixler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Bixler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Bixler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.