Quick answers
- Does Heather G. Matthews accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather G. Matthews 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 G. Matthews see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 2,129 services for Heather G. Matthews. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather G. Matthews's NPI number?
- 1477538098. 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 G. Matthews, 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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,129 |
| Different services or procedures | 98 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)335 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)251 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)189 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)126 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)116 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes29%
- Depression26%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Heather G. Matthews works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather G. Matthews 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.
- UNC Lenoir Health CareKinston, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340027
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather G. Matthews is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2303 Wellington Dr SW, Suite BWilson, NC 27893 (252) 243‑6818
- 401 A N Main StKenansville, NC 28349 (910) 296‑0941
- 401 N Main StKenansville, NC 28349
- 417 N Main StKenansville, NC 28349 (910) 296‑8080
- 701 Doctors DrKinston, NC 28501 (252) 559‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather G. Matthews as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vidant Medical Group LLC1,012 clinicians in the group
- Proactive Therapy of North Carolina Inc563 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Wilson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilson, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vidant Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477538098 |
| 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