2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1730772617 FNP
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HEATHER HESSION, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in AMITE, Louisiana. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$45.86
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEATHER HESSION, FNP filed 1,973 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in AMITE, Louisiana.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
$45.86
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

HEATHER HESSION, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,973 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about HEATHER HESSION, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/11/2021

NPI 1730772617

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,973 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

HEATHER HESSION, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 903 W OAK ST, AMITE, LA, 70422, with a listed phone of (985) 323-1504. NPI 1730772617 was issued on 02/11/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HESSION 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 1,973 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $159K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.0%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

903 W OAK ST
AMITE, LA 70422

Provider Details

NPI 1730772617
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/11/2021

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for HEATHER HESSION, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$46

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,973
Total Claims
$159K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,979
Total Day Supply
42,188
Generic Drug Cost
$83K
Opioid Claims
335 (17.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
192

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.59
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 40, 75-84: 42, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER HESSION, FNP 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
262
Divalproex Sodium
74
Gabapentin
72
Sertraline Hcl
54
Memantine Hcl
45
Eliquis
Apixaban
43
Levemir
Insulin Detemir
41
Baclofen
34
Duloxetine Hcl
33
Clonazepam
29

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER HESSION, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER HESSION, FNP's 1,973 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HESSION.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER HESSION, FNP's specialty?
HEATHER HESSION, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in AMITE, Louisiana. Credentials: FNP.
How much does HEATHER HESSION, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER HESSION, FNP wrote 1,973 Medicare Part D claims totaling $159K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER HESSION, FNP located?
HEATHER HESSION, FNP is located at 903 W OAK ST, AMITE, LA, 70422. Phone: (985) 323-1504.
What is HEATHER HESSION, FNP's NPI number?
HEATHER HESSION, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730772617, issued on 02/11/2021.
Does HEATHER HESSION, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER HESSION, FNP had 335 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.0%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER HESSION, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER HESSION, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Divalproex Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER HESSION, FNP accept Medicare?
HEATHER HESSION, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,973 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER HESSION, FNP's credentials?
HEATHER HESSION, FNP's NPI is 1730772617 with credentials FNP. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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