Quick answers
- Does Heather J. Harden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather J. Harden 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 J. Harden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 381 Original Medicare patients and 1,092 services for Heather J. Harden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather J. Harden's NPI number?
- 1861428716. 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 J. Harden, 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 | 381 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,092 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)230 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)211 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)121 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)102 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)78 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Heather J. Harden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather J. Harden 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.
- Southwest MS Regional Medical CenterMcComb, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250097
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather J. Harden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 405 Marion AveMcComb, MS 39648 (601) 684‑1250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather J. Harden as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Mississippi Ear Nose and Throat Clinic PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in McComb
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McComb, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Mississippi Ear Nose and Throat Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861428716 |
| 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