Ms. Heather A Askren
Nurse Practitioner in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 14+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Ms. Heather A Askren, NP-C,RN,OCN, is a Nurse Practitioner specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. She graduated in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Nurse Practitioner. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St Elizabeth Health - Lafayette East. Ms. Heather A Askren also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Franciscan Physician Network. Ms. Heather A Askren accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Ms. Heather A Askren at 300 W 80th Pl to request Ms. Heather A Askren the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Heather A Askren |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4082896162 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 14 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- NP-C
- Registered nurse (RN)
help Registered nurse
A registered nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and has passed a national licensing exam to obtain a nursing license. An RN's scope of practice is determined by local legislation governing nurses, and usually regulated by a professional body or council.
- OCN
Education and Training
- Ms. Heather A Askren graduated in 2010.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1124332143
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 2, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 16, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Ms. Heather A Askren
Medical Licenses
Ms. Heather A Askren has been primarily specialized in Nurse Practitioner for over 14 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Nurse Practitioner
click for detail Nurse Practitioner (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.
| A0310023 | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lafayette, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Franciscan Physician Network
| Franciscan Physician Network | 714 |
Practice Locations
300 W 80th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410-5456
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, June 16, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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