Active NPI 1235383381 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Lynn Willis , MD

Urology • Hickory, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Willis, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 2007, Dr. Willis delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1202 NORTH CENTER STREET.

Dr. Willis maintains professional affiliations with Viewmont Urology Clinic, Pa, Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1202 North Center Street

Hickory, NC 286013760

Telephone 8283224340

Fax 8283238450

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Viewmont Urology Clinic, Pa Facility NPI 1962435529

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Hickory, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -4.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (528 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

12.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Willis (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Hickory Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,700	17	$0.28	$0.13
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	962	542	$4.67	$3.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	412	291	$125.38	$123.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	349	266	$89.20	$87.26
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	293	218	$16.00	$16.03
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	230	202	$16.84	$10.57
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	172	143	$52.16	$42.49
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	163	156	$8.85	$8.51
99459 Pelvic exam	140	91	$21.53	$21.27
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	109	80	$22.00	$22.22
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	97	93	$24.52	$17.79
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	91	76	$32.48	$28.50
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	68	12	$0.46	$0.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$171.96	$161.15
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	60	50	$226.00	$227.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	30	$55.68	$54.37
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	43	22	$79.44	$72.36
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	29	16	$139.83	$142.75
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	27	17	$62.33	$59.54
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	24	23	$24.36	$22.75
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	23	18	$22.35	$13.82
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	23	22	$92.31	$57.25
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	20	$74.97	$75.93
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	19	18	$136.49	$99.93
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	15	14	$9.95	$7.91
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	15	11	$401.52	$348.90
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$46.93	$47.94
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	13	$497.75	$380.13
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	11	11	$305.47	$240.20
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	11	11	$178.49	$171.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,500	33	$0.21	$0.15
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	1,300	12	$6.35	$6.25
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,217	666	$4.40	$3.94
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	775	13	$2.89	$2.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	511	319	$126.53	$121.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	428	339	$88.42	$86.67
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	407	288	$51.36	$42.64
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	251	232	$8.66	$8.40
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	164	148	$17.42	$9.98
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	143	140	$24.15	$17.94
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	126	31	$0.53	$0.52
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	116	85	$22.24	$22.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$171.68	$159.12
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	101	85	$30.25	$28.39
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	76	61	$236.52	$229.47
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	75	67	$3.00	$2.94
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	72	39	$72.81	$72.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	39	$55.78	$53.65
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	35	26	$66.83	$58.76
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	30	22	$19.88	$12.77
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	29	27	$10.03	$7.91
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	28	24	$23.80	$23.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$117.32	$105.07
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	28	28	$266.02	$246.27
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	28	28	$368.65	$260.18
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	27	24	$96.40	$56.82
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	26	26	$105.49	$100.88
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	18	$76.69	$76.83
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	25	13	$95.05	$83.91
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	20	$49.37	$46.50
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	22	22	$79.12	$7.95
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	20	17	$144.08	$143.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$130.40	$126.22
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	16	15	$138.48	$138.72
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	15	15	$161.52	$30.74
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	13	12	$372.95	$372.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	4,500	43	$0.26	$0.12
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	2,000	15	$6.21	$6.13
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,299	714	$4.27	$3.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	591	368	$127.34	$123.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	477	389	$89.11	$88.48
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	436	310	$49.78	$43.70
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	314	280	$3.25	$2.95
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	234	166	$10.67	$7.97
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	221	165	$3.00	$2.97
87088 Bacterial urine culture	188	132	$10.63	$7.93
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	181	126	$11.11	$8.48
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	162	151	$23.42	$18.10
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	148	113	$24.20	$22.39
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	137	115	$16.72	$9.94
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	104	25	$2.16	$0.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$167.60	$162.29
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	85	75	$241.67	$236.42
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	73	61	$22.25	$22.31
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	62	42	$74.70	$74.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	35	$54.79	$54.85
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	42	39	$105.49	$103.43
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	40	36	$89.85	$56.58
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	39	24	$62.33	$59.92
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	36	36	$290.13	$256.75
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	31	29	$42.77	$23.84
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	24	24	$371.53	$244.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	18	$71.44	$69.60
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	22	20	$37.60	$37.74
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	21	21	$502.87	$392.31
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	21	21	$74.31	$7.09
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	20	15	$385.10	$385.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$109.00	$109.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$138.22	$131.80
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	18	15	$20.25	$13.44
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	14	$104.35	$97.95
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$181.87	$176.41
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	13	11	$147.46	$147.48
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	11	11	$236.84	$137.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,900	39	$0.21	$0.12
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,522	837	$4.62	$3.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	666	449	$127.58	$125.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	529	419	$89.46	$88.22
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	420	273	$3.00	$3.00
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	352	317	$3.20	$2.98
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	326	250	$46.36	$44.63
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	221	169	$11.00	$8.00
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	173	110	$22.10	$22.03
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	172	130	$31.14	$28.39
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	165	144	$17.66	$9.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	152	152	$167.50	$163.03
87088 Bacterial urine culture	148	113	$10.58	$8.09
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	147	112	$11.31	$8.65
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	136	131	$25.75	$18.25
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	95	76	$228.20	$228.98
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	90	49	$85.64	$76.60
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	84	11	$219.21	$165.64
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	58	38	$68.11	$61.78
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	56	15	$0.66	$0.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	29	$55.83	$52.87
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	38	31	$62.04	$23.37
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	35	24	$21.09	$13.83
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	33	33	$279.32	$264.71
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	32	31	$119.80	$105.79
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	30	24	$38.57	$37.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$119.10	$107.69
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	20	$77.00	$70.36
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	21	20	$56.76	$57.43
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	19	19	$358.54	$229.61
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	18	18	$19.31	$19.31
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	18	18	$72.48	$7.26
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	16	15	$535.45	$396.49
A4562 Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type	16	11	$60.00	$59.59
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	15	13	$164.74	$166.72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$132.04	$133.58
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	14	$366.18	$138.05
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	14	14	$28.28	$18.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,800	38	$0.29	$0.11
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,131	674	$4.93	$3.95
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	500	11	$3.09	$2.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	478	356	$75.13	$72.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	432	314	$108.03	$105.66
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	342	252	$3.00	$2.97
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	244	193	$53.56	$43.76
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	230	215	$3.39	$2.94
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	221	166	$11.55	$7.92
87088 Bacterial urine culture	169	130	$11.36	$7.98
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	168	130	$11.90	$8.53
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	133	107	$22.49	$22.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	130	130	$179.42	$158.70
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	129	99	$29.87	$28.06
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	113	97	$20.33	$9.57
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	74	71	$24.71	$17.90
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	70	62	$212.16	$201.91
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	70	18	$2.26	$0.58
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	54	42	$79.64	$73.19
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	49	39	$67.20	$59.65
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	42	30	$21.64	$13.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	28	$43.84	$44.07
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	36	27	$73.52	$71.68
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	28	28	$303.67	$248.00
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	22	16	$25.35	$25.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$111.20	$105.18
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	18	11	$110.38	$82.06
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$41.16	$38.97
57160 Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device	16	12	$67.15	$67.19
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	15	15	$56.93	$57.50
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$100.33	$100.98
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	14	12	$143.76	$144.76
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	14	11	$136.17	$137.19
A4562 Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type	14	11	$60.00	$58.98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	12	$135.78	$136.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	5,000	51	$0.22	$0.11
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,193	609	$4.49	$3.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	489	349	$72.97	$71.48
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	430	265	$3.00	$2.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	369	248	$106.90	$104.42
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	310	223	$50.45	$43.13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	232	210	$3.39	$2.93
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	178	133	$10.14	$8.79
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	139	100	$22.39	$21.79
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	136	102	$10.86	$9.42
87088 Bacterial urine culture	135	102	$10.22	$8.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	132	132	$165.91	$158.08
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	120	28	$1.69	$0.56
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	100	82	$18.28	$11.76
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	98	74	$29.14	$26.84
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	90	85	$24.01	$20.03
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	71	60	$183.21	$182.83
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	63	37	$77.60	$70.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	37	$44.39	$43.39
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	40	40	$266.02	$244.25
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	39	30	$63.98	$59.75
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	32	28	$16.11	$16.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$104.68	$104.52
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	28	23	$71.39	$71.24
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$38.62	$38.54
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	18	18	$340.50	$246.67
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	17	12	$140.94	$128.87
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	17	17	$106.28	$106.06
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	15	15	$76.43	$7.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$146.28	$133.94
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	11	11	$56.46	$56.34
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$99.12	$98.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	4,550	46	$0.22	$0.12
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,019	573	$4.57	$3.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	383	281	$72.17	$69.45
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	302	209	$3.00	$2.94
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	297	232	$51.33	$45.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	235	184	$106.89	$101.38
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	188	176	$3.53	$2.94
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	154	117	$21.30	$20.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	145	101	$43.47	$41.67
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	120	96	$17.14	$14.69
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	114	102	$10.55	$9.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$165.73	$156.29
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	90	85	$26.66	$22.03
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	86	76	$10.99	$10.46
87088 Bacterial urine culture	86	76	$10.37	$9.79
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	82	64	$44.00	$25.66
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	73	58	$173.70	$158.38
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	59	46	$86.27	$68.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$108.33	$102.55
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	52	12	$0.61	$0.60
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	39	26	$62.09	$61.08
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	35	35	$272.24	$220.15
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	34	26	$19.75	$19.43
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	26	14	$124.01	$122.33
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$42.40	$37.93
57160 Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device	16	13	$73.22	$72.05
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	15	15	$107.17	$103.68
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$98.71	$97.28
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	11	11	$28.19	$20.37
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	11	11	$70.96	$69.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	4,900	50	$0.21	$0.12
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,121	582	$4.70	$4.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	411	280	$72.20	$68.95
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	327	220	$3.00	$2.93
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	308	281	$3.32	$2.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	285	215	$105.36	$102.05
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	263	186	$52.96	$45.25
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	170	162	$27.50	$24.40
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	164	128	$18.99	$17.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	153	121	$42.19	$41.42
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	137	114	$19.56	$19.14
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	131	111	$11.04	$10.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	106	106	$166.10	$155.11
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	105	87	$11.83	$11.59
87088 Bacterial urine culture	104	87	$11.08	$10.86
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	94	26	$1.71	$0.62
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	88	63	$25.09	$22.19
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	85	63	$170.56	$156.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$111.90	$102.76
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	58	50	$76.31	$69.12
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	48	40	$25.48	$23.75
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	44	31	$38.54	$37.94
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	36	36	$278.07	$203.49
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	34	30	$62.18	$59.79
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	20	$74.97	$65.38
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	23	11	$127.26	$119.81
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	20	20	$106.51	$89.87
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	18	13	$121.45	$119.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$103.27	$97.79
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	16	16	$97.94	$33.05
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	16	16	$23.84	$17.25
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	15	15	$323.38	$284.62
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	15	15	$144.07	$106.12
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	15	14	$2.26	$1.52
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	15	14	$25.15	$24.65
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	13	13	$77.57	$7.55
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	13	$143.32	$134.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License NC 201400625

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

201400625 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc

870 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 286074862

Phone: 8282645150

Viewmont Urology Clinic, Pa

1202 N Ctr St, Hickory, NC 286013760

Phone: 82832243403006

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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Physician Assistant

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 31, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2014

Registered at 1202 NORTH CENTER STREET, HICKORY, NC 286013760 (Tel: 8283224340)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2014

Registered at 1202 NORTH CENTER STREET, HICKORY, NC 286013760 (Tel: 8283224340)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 31, 2014

Recorded as HEATHER WILLIS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2014

Urology (License #201400625 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235383381

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 14, 2008

Last Update: July 31, 2014

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1202 North Center Street

Hickory, NC 286013760

Phone: 8283224340

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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