2026 NPPES data Occupational Therapy Assistant NPI 1497969521 COTA
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HEATHER ADAMS, COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant in ANDERSON, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: HEATHER ADAMS, COTA is a Occupational Therapy Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in ANDERSON, South Carolina .

What stands out: HEATHER ADAMS, COTA specializes in Occupational Therapy Assistant and practices in ANDERSON, South Carolina, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HEATHER ADAMS, COTA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2007

NPI 1497969521

Primary specialty

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Mid-sized

40,950 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Occupational Therapy Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Occupational Therapy Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Occupational Therapy Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Occupational Therapy Assistant share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Occupational Therapy Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Occupational Therapy Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Occupational Therapy Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Occupational Therapy Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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HEATHER ADAMS, COTA is a Occupational Therapy Assistant provider practicing in ANDERSON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: COTA. NPI: 1497969521. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HEATHER ADAMS, COTA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Occupational Therapy Assistant provider holding COTA credentials at 1501 E GREENVILLE ST, ANDERSON, SC, 29621, with a listed phone of (864) 226-8356. NPI 1497969521 was issued on 05/09/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Occupational Therapy Assistant providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Occupational Therapy Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,950 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 4,023 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

1501 E GREENVILLE ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621

Provider Details

NPI 1497969521
Specialty Occupational Therapy Assistant
Credentials COTA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/09/2007

Occupational Therapy Assistant Overview

How HEATHER ADAMS, COTA fits within the Occupational Therapy Assistant landscape nationally.

40,950
Occupational Therapy Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Occupational Therapy Assistant
4,023
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Occupational Therapy Assistant Providers in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER ADAMS, COTA's specialty?
HEATHER ADAMS, COTA specializes in Occupational Therapy Assistant and practices in ANDERSON, South Carolina. Credentials: COTA.
Where is HEATHER ADAMS, COTA located?
HEATHER ADAMS, COTA is located at 1501 E GREENVILLE ST, ANDERSON, SC, 29621. Phone: (864) 226-8356.
What is HEATHER ADAMS, COTA's NPI number?
HEATHER ADAMS, COTA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497969521, issued on 05/09/2007.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,950 Occupational Therapy Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Occupational Therapy Assistant provider writes 4,023 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does HEATHER ADAMS, COTA accept Medicare?
HEATHER ADAMS, COTA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER ADAMS, COTA's credentials?
HEATHER ADAMS, COTA's NPI is 1497969521 with credentials COTA. 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.
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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