Quick answers
- Does Frances L. Heater accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frances L. Heater 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 Frances L. Heater see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 41 services for Frances L. Heater. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frances L. Heater's NPI number?
- 1790560332. 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 Frances L. Heater, 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 41 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)12 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 cholesterol66%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Frances L. Heater works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frances L. Heater 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.
- Davis Medical CenterElkins, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510030
Practice locations
Addresses where Frances L. Heater is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 149 Staunton DrWeston, WV 26452 (304) 269‑2022
- 266 Skidmore LnSutton, WV 26601 (304) 765‑0351
- 33 37 W Main StBuckhannon, WV 26201 (304) 473‑5600
- 431 Cass RdSlatyfork, WV 26291 (304) 572‑4410
- 59 College AveBuckhannon, WV 26201 (304) 517‑3774
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frances L. Heater as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Care of West Virginia, Inc.89 clinicians in the group
- Davis Memorial Hospital74 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Weston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Weston, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Care of West Virginia, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790560332 |
| 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