Heather Githens, NP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Anchorage, AK

Heather Githens, NP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Anchorage, Alaska. She graduated from nursing school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Providence Health And Services- Washington and her current practice location is 910 Compassion Cir, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 212-9100.

Heather Githens is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number NUR U 1300) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1104188093.

Contact Information

Heather Githens, NP-C
910 Compassion Cir,
Anchorage, AK 99504-1645
(907) 212-9100
(907) 212-9264



Provider's Profile

Full NameHeather Githens
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience12 Years
Location910 Compassion Cir, Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Heather Githens graduated from nursing school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104188093
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2012
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577713197
  • Enrollment ID: I20121017000151

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Heather Githens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104188093NPI-NPPES
1579865MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family NUR U 1300 (Alaska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health And Services- Washington1557408176143

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Heather Githens allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Health & Services- Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093956278
PECOS PAC ID: 1557408176
Enrollment ID: O20091029000679

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Heather Githens is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Heather Githens, NP-C
Po Box 4105,
Portland, OR 97208-4105

Ph: (866) 907-1068
Heather Githens, NP-C
910 Compassion Cir,
Anchorage, AK 99504-1645

Ph: (907) 212-9100

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3925 Tudor Centre Dr, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-561-8301    Fax: 907-561-8170
Mindy Lorin Schloss, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6852 Cutty Sark St, Anchorage, AK 99502
Phone: 907-243-5936    
Katherine L Sterner, A.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4201 Tudor Centre Dr, Suite 320, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-4955    
Sandra Frenier, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3340 Providence Dr, Suite 452, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-562-2120    
Janet A Bloch, ANP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3851 Piper St, U340, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-562-0321    Fax: 907-562-2683
Lois A Rockcastle, ANP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3801 University Lake Dr Ste 205, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-563-1600    Fax: 907-563-0100
Mrs. Megan Renee Hathcoat, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 200, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-262-4278    

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