Lauren D Heckethorn, CNP
Lauren D Heckethorn is a Nurse Practitioner based in Rio Rancho, NM with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren D Heckethorn, CNP practices as part of a group nurse practitioner practice in Rio Rancho, NM. She has been in practice for 8+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2400 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-4740
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.8%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
253
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
172
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
670
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
25 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 Lauren D Heckethorn's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 22, 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 26666 Provider Enrollment, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Lauren D Heckethorn
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren D Heckethorn for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Rio Rancho 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 Lauren D Heckethorn
Dr. Heckethorn is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rio Rancho, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 253-6300.
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 Lauren D Heckethorn
Practice Location
2400 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-4740
Mailing Address
Po Box 26666 Provider Enrollment, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
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