Quick answers
- Does Valerie J. Joyce Heffner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie J. Joyce Heffner 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 Valerie J. Joyce Heffner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 120 services for Valerie J. Joyce Heffner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie J. Joyce Heffner's NPI number?
- 1588807259. 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 Valerie J. Joyce Heffner, 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 120 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)31 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)14 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure55%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Valerie J. Joyce Heffner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie J. Joyce Heffner 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.
- Salem HospitalSalem, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380051
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie J. Joyce Heffner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2020 Capitol St NESalem, OR 97301 (503) 399‑2424
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie J. Joyce Heffner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Salem Clinic PC96 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Salem Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588807259 |
| 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