Heather Smith Hammaker, FNP
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.
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
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
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 = better3.4%
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 = better86.3%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
119
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Aug 16, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
(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
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather Smith Hammaker
Practice Location
865 W Lake Dr, Mount Airy, NC 27030-2102
Mailing Address
Po Box 751803, Charlotte, NC 28275-1803
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