Quick answers
- Does Heather L. Licht accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather L. Licht accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Heather L. Licht see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 471 Original Medicare patients and 2,059 services for Heather L. Licht. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather L. Licht's NPI number?
- 1043505001. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Heather L. Licht, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 471 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,059 |
| Different services or procedures | 95 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)216 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)209 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)187 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)184 services
- X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)178 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis74%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Heather L. Licht works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather L. Licht at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
- Highlands Medical CenterScottsboro, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010061
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
- Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010005
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather L. Licht is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 927 Franklin St SE, Fl 5Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 539‑2728
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather L. Licht as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- HH Health System - The Orthopaedic Center LLC173 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other hand surgeons in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in HH Health System - The Orthopaedic Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043505001 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians