Quick answers
- Does Linda A. Heffernan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda A. Heffernan 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 Linda A. Heffernan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 184 Original Medicare patients and 2,174 services for Linda A. Heffernan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda A. Heffernan's NPI number?
- 1275895666. 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 Linda A. Heffernan, 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 | 184 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,174 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)323 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)179 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)112 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)76 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)73 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis35%
- Anxiety26%
- Diabetes17%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda A. Heffernan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4711 S Croatan Hwy, Suite 6bNags Head, NC 27959 (252) 331‑5869
- 7560 Carpenter Fire Station Rd, Suite 204Cary, NC 27519 (919) 439‑4206
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda A. Heffernan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Forefront Dermatology SC662 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Forefront Dermatology SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275895666 |
| 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