Quick answers
- Does Jamila B. Heckathorn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jamila B. Heckathorn 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 Jamila B. Heckathorn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 66 services for Jamila B. Heckathorn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jamila B. Heckathorn's NPI number?
- 1629123690. 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 Jamila B. Heckathorn, 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 | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 66 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)20 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Jamila B. Heckathorn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jamila B. Heckathorn 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.
- Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010164
Practice locations
Addresses where Jamila B. Heckathorn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2621 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35209 (205) 271‑8205
- 315 W Hickory StSylacauga, AL 35150 (256) 401‑4467
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jamila B. Heckathorn as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Sylacauga Health Care Authority46 clinicians in the group
- Ambulatory Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, P.C.12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiology Assistantprimary
Other anesthesiologist assistants in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Sylacauga Health Care Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629123690 |
| 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