2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1043505001 M.D.
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HEATHER LICHT, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. 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
203
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Industry payments
$78.27
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER LICHT, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 203 claims across 155 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $78.27 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEATHER LICHT, M.D. filed 203 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HEATHER LICHT, 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).

HEATHER LICHT, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2011

NPI 1043505001

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

203 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery 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).

HEATHER LICHT, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1043505001. 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 LICHT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 927 FRANKLIN ST SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 539-2728. NPI 1043505001 was issued on 06/17/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LICHT 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 203 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.9%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

927 FRANKLIN ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Provider Details

NPI 1043505001
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/17/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER LICHT, 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.

HH HEALTH SYSTEM - THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC
HUNTSVILLE, AL

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

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 LICHT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$78

Largest payer

Sonex Health, Inc.

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.

203
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
213
Total Day Supply
2,004
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
148 (72.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 88, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
99
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
33
Tramadol Hcl
16

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How HEATHER LICHT, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER LICHT, M.D.'s 203 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER LICHT, M.D.'s specialty?
HEATHER LICHT, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HEATHER LICHT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER LICHT, M.D. wrote 203 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER LICHT, M.D. located?
HEATHER LICHT, M.D. is located at 927 FRANKLIN ST SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 539-2728.
What is HEATHER LICHT, M.D.'s NPI number?
HEATHER LICHT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043505001, issued on 06/17/2011.
Does HEATHER LICHT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER LICHT, M.D. had 148 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.9%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER LICHT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER LICHT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER LICHT, M.D. accept Medicare?
HEATHER LICHT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 203 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER LICHT, M.D.'s credentials?
HEATHER LICHT, M.D.'s NPI is 1043505001 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.

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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