Quick answers
- Does Heather R. Butler accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Heather R. Butler may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Heather R. Butler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 6,228 services for Heather R. Butler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather R. Butler's NPI number?
- 1679824197. 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 R. Butler, 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 | 283 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,228 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)864 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)846 services
- Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (G0482)840 services
- Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less (96365)52 services
- Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less (96367)52 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Depression55%
- Anxiety51%
- Diabetes37%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather R. Butler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1708 E Joyce Blvd, Suite 3Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 301‑2565
- 2925 Alma Hwy, Suite C2Van Buren, AR 72956 (479) 301‑2565
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather R. Butler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optimal Pain and Wellness4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optimal Pain and Wellness
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679824197 |
| 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