Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Heather Waghelstein work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Heather Waghelstein at 1 hospital: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Heather Waghelstein see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Nanwalek, AK, Seward, AK and Fort Defiance, AZ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Heather Waghelstein's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Heather Waghelstein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather Waghelstein 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 Waghelstein?
- (907) 281-2250, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Heather Waghelstein's NPI number?
- 1396170510. 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 Waghelstein works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather Waghelstein at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Fort Defiance Indian HospitalFt. Defiance, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 030071
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather Waghelstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Maqiq StNanwalek, AK 99603 (907) 281‑2250
- 2035 Seward HwySeward, AK 99664 (907) 224‑3490
- Corner of Route N12 and N7, Fdihb Inc.Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 (928) 729‑8082
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather Waghelstein as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation151 clinicians in the group
- Chugachmiut9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Alaska
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alaska — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396170510 |
| 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