2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1598803173 M.D.
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CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
569
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. filed 569 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina.

569
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

569 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/03/2007

NPI 1598803173

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

569 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2511 OLD CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC, 27713, with a listed phone of (919) 932-5700. NPI 1598803173 was issued on 02/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEFFNER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 569 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 111 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2511 OLD CORNWALLIS RD
DURHAM, NC 27713

Provider Details

NPI 1598803173
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/03/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CURANA HEALTH OF NORTH CAROLINA PLLC
WINSTON SALEM, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

569
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
598
Total Day Supply
12,584
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
24 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.75
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
39
Levothyroxine Sodium
34
Omeprazole
18
Quetiapine Fumarate
16
Sucralfate
16
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
14
Metoprolol Succinate
14
Dexamethasone
13
Lovastatin
13
Methenamine Hippurate
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.'s 569 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HEFFNER.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.'s specialty?
CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. wrote 569 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. located?
CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. is located at 2511 OLD CORNWALLIS RD, DURHAM, NC, 27713. Phone: (919) 932-5700.
What is CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.'s NPI number?
CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598803173, issued on 02/03/2007.
Does CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. accept Medicare?
CATHY HEFFNER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 569 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.'s credentials?
CATHY HEFFNER, M.D.'s NPI is 1598803173 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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