Quick answers
- Does Heather N. Manchester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather N. Manchester 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 N. Manchester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 417 Original Medicare patients and 31,374 services for Heather N. Manchester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather N. Manchester's NPI number?
- 1285003509. 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 N. Manchester, 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 | 417 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 31,374 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter (J7336)27,440 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,842 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)591 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)63 services
- Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles (20552)44 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Depression34%
Hospitals where Heather N. Manchester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather N. Manchester 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.
- Eastern Oklahoma Medical CenterPoteau, OK · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 371337
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather N. Manchester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1414 Hwy 71 NAlma, AR 72921 (479) 632‑0321
- 3501 We Knight DrFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 709‑6700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather N. Manchester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities372 clinicians in the group
- Fands Physical Therapy, Inc221 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Arkansas →
Other clinical nurse specialists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNS |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285003509 |
| 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