Quick answers
- Does Heather L. Skinner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather L. Skinner 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 L. Skinner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 35 services for Heather L. Skinner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather L. Skinner's NPI number?
- 1518430974. 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 L. Skinner, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 35 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis58%
Hospitals where Heather L. Skinner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather L. Skinner 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.
- Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterFayetteville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340028
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather L. Skinner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1540 Purdue DrFayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 630‑1112
- 1841 Quiet Cove PlaceFayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 630‑1112
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather L. Skinner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cape Fear Physical Medicine and3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cape Fear Physical Medicine and
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518430974 |
| 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