Quick answers
- Does Heather R. Gutekunst accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather R. Gutekunst 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 Heather R. Gutekunst see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 7,673 services for Heather R. Gutekunst. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather R. Gutekunst's NPI number?
- 1720247646. 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. Gutekunst, 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 | 174 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,673 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)981 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)350 services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)327 services
- Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)160 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)71 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis43%
- Asthma37%
- Osteoporosis21%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather R. Gutekunst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10880 Durant Rd, Suite 200Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 846‑0800
- 3600 NW Cary Pkwy, Suite 102Cary, NC 27513 (919) 846‑0800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather R. Gutekunst as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allergy Partners PLLC143 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Allergy/Immunologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Raleigh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allergy Partners PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720247646 |
| 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