Quick answers
- Does Kristin L. Heter accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kristin L. Heter may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristin L. Heter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 92 Original Medicare patients and 1,423 services for Kristin L. Heter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin L. Heter's NPI number?
- 1194782920. 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 Kristin L. Heter, 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 | 92 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,423 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)373 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)363 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)279 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)182 services
- Therapy procedure in a group setting (97150)179 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin L. Heter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1424 Hwy 17 N, Suite 2North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (843) 427‑7132
- 7955 N Kings Hwy, Suite 330Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (843) 945‑1815
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin L. Heter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Benchmark Healthcare Services LLC137 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, South Carolina →
Other physical therapists in North Myrtle Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Benchmark Healthcare Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194782920 |
| 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
- 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