Heather Smith Hammaker, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

Heather Smith Hammaker is a Nurse Practitioner based in Mount Airy, NC with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(336) 719-6100Mount Airy, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Heather Smith Hammaker, FNP has been part of the Mount Airy medical community since 2018 in group practice. She has been in practice for 8+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 586 Nurse Practitioner providers in NCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Mount Airy8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 1740dNPPES updated 2021-08-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

865 W Lake Dr, Mount Airy, NC 27030-2102

Fax: (336) 719-2313
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.4%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)

3.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.3%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

119

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

414

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,142

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $444k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 16, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 8 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Taxonomy: 363L00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 751803, Charlotte, NC 28275-1803

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Heather Smith Hammaker

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Smith Hammaker for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mount Airy required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heather Smith Hammaker

NPI records show Dr. Hammaker as active with telehealth listed in Mount Airy, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 719-6100.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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