Heather Renee Nelms, APRN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Heather Renee Nelms is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Stratford, OK with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Heather Renee Nelms, APRN has practiced nursing for 5+ years, working in independent practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Oklahoma
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1517dNPPES updated 2022-03-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision
Contact & Location
Practice Location
120 N Forrest, Stratford, OK 74872-4652
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
Oklahoma avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OklahomaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
269
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,174
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $764k
Percentile rankings compared against 644 reporting peers in Oklahoma.
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 Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$927 received from industry
39 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Heather Renee Nelms's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 27, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
16747 County Road 3547, Ada, OK 74820-7946
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Heather Renee Nelms
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Renee Nelms for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Stratford 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 Renee Nelms
Dr. Nelms is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stratford, OK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (580) 759-0022.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather Renee Nelms
Practice Location
120 N Forrest, Stratford, OK 74872-4652
Mailing Address
16747 County Road 3547, Ada, OK 74820-7946
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