Quick answers
- Does Tia Heskett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tia Heskett 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 Tia Heskett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 434 services for Tia Heskett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tia Heskett's NPI number?
- 1487249306. 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 Tia Heskett, 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 434 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)69 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (85027)65 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)46 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)38 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) level (82947)37 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes33%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Tia Heskett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tia Heskett 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.
- Mercy Hospital SoutheastCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260110
- Mercy Hospital StoddardDexter, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260160
- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical CenterPoplar Bluff, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260119
Practice locations
Addresses where Tia Heskett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Southland DrSikeston, MO 63801 (573) 472‑1770
- 500 Russell StKennett, MO 63857 (573) 717‑1332
- 6724 State Hwy 77Benton, MO 63736 (573) 545‑4200
- 6738 State Hwy 77Benton, MO 63736
- 741 S Walnut StBernie, MO 63822 (573) 293‑6838
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tia Heskett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeast Missouri Health Network17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Sikeston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sikeston, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeast Missouri Health Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487249306 |
| 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