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Physician Assistant

Karla G. Heard, PA

Works at hospitals in Fort Smith, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Karla G. Heard, PA (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Fort Smith, AR. NPI 1659790210. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karla G. Heard, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Radiologists PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Karla G. Heard work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Karla G. Heard at 1 hospital: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Karla G. Heard see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Fort Smith, AR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Karla G. Heard's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Karla G. Heard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karla G. Heard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Karla G. Heard?
(479) 474-1616, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Karla G. Heard's NPI number?
1659790210. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Karla G. Heard works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karla G. Heard at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karla G. Heard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karla G. Heard as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Radiologists PA20 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Fort Smith

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialPA
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659790210
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians