Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Heather M. Smith Porter work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Heather M. Smith Porter at 2 hospitals: Banner Lassen Medical Center and Seneca District Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Heather M. Smith Porter see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Chester, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Heather M. Smith Porter's specialty?
- Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
- Does Heather M. Smith Porter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather M. Smith Porter 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 M. Smith Porter?
- (530) 258-2067, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Heather M. Smith Porter's NPI number?
- 1285902494. 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 M. Smith Porter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather M. Smith Porter at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Banner Lassen Medical CenterSusanville, CA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 051320
- Seneca District HospitalChester, CA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 051327
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather M. Smith Porter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 130 Brentwood DrChester, CA 96020 (530) 258‑2067
- 199 Reynolds Rd, PO Box 737Chester, CA 96020
- PO Box, Suite 737Chester, CA 96020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather M. Smith Porter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Seneca Healthcare District21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285902494 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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