Quick answers
- Does Heidi K. Straughn accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Heidi K. Straughn may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Heidi K. Straughn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 136 services for Heidi K. Straughn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heidi K. Straughn's NPI number?
- 1588663884. 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 Heidi K. Straughn, 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 | 136 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)31 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)29 services
- Screening mammography (77067)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)13 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure49%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes27%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heidi K. Straughn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2006 Brookwood Med Ctr Dr, Suite 202Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 397‑8850
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heidi K. Straughn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Brookwood Womens Health PC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Brookwood Womens Health PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588663884 |
| 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
- 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