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Nurse Practitioner

Heather Watford, NP

Works at hospitals in Lakeland, FL · Suffolk, VA · Florida, Virginia

Summary

Heather Watford, NP (Nurse Practitioner) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Lakeland, FL and Suffolk, VA. NPI 1255805230. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Heather Watford, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Nurse PractitionerPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Sentara Medical GroupGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Heather Watford work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Heather Watford at 2 hospitals: Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Sentara Obici Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Heather Watford see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Lakeland, FL and Norfolk, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Heather Watford's specialty?
Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
Does Heather Watford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather Watford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Heather Watford?
(863) 284-5941, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Heather Watford's NPI number?
1255805230. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Heather Watford works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather Watford at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Heather Watford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Heather Watford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group
  • Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc536 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse practitioners in Lakeland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialNP
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255805230
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians