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- 2669 Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310
About Heather Podhajecki
Listed in the NPI registry as a certified clinical nurse specialist (cns), Heather Podhajecki, CNS practices in Alamogordo, NM. Heather graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1994. According to Medicare claims data, Heather cared for 451 Medicare patients across 739 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more. NPI 1750394664 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (575) 437-8126
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2669 SCENIC DR
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Brain & memory
- Stroke recovery issues
- Alzheimer's disease
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
- Cancer-related fatigue
- Chemo Brain
Geriatric care
- Agitation in Dementia
- Delirium
- Swallowing difficulties
Ostomy & bowel
- Stoma and ostomy issues
Wound care
- Feeding Tube Site Irritation
- Cellulitis
- Leg Ulcers
Wounds & skin
- Severe skin tears
- Bedsores
- Burn Scars And Contractures
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Post-surgery fever or infection
- Venous Leg Ulcers
Bladder & bowel
Bladder and urinary
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Breathing
Diabetes & endocrine
Digestive
- Chronic constipation
Elder care
Heart & circulation
Kidney care
- Kidney Disease
Lungs & breathing
Mental health
- Adult ADHD
- Alcohol use disorder
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Depression
- Insomnia
- OCD
- Opioid use disorder
- Panic disorder
- Postpartum depression
- Schizophrenia
- Trauma
Pain
Sleep
Swelling
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
- Catheter care and troubleshooting
- Skin barrier and rash care for incontinence
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Bladder and urinary
- Bladder Ultrasound Scan
- Catheter Removal and Bladder Voiding Trial
Breathing
- CPAP Setup and Mask Troubleshooting
- Home Oxygen Therapy Training
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment Training
- Airway Suctioning For Meconium
Cancer care
- Cancer symptom support
Chronic illness
- Feeding tube care and troubleshooting
- Medication list review
- Post-hospital follow-up visit
- Chronic disease management
Digestive
- Bowel Retraining Program
Elder care
- Caregiver training and support
- Advance Care Planning
- Fall risk assessment
Geriatric care
- Dementia Behavior Support Coaching
Heart & circulation
- Blood pressure check and medication review
- Heart failure symptom monitoring
Mental health
- Sleep habit coaching
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Substance abuse evaluation
- Supportive psychotherapy
Nursing care
- Central Line and PICC Line Dressing Change
- G-Tube Button Replacement
Ostomy & bowel
- Ostomy bag fitting and care
- Ostomy leak troubleshooting
Pain
- Pain relief planning
Wound care
- Pressure-Relief Cushion and Bed Fitting
- Stoma Site Marking Before Surgery
- Suture and Staple Removal
- Wound Infection Treatment
Wounds & skin
- Bedsore staging and treatment
- Leg wrap compression therapy
- Wound cleaning and dead tissue removal
- Wound dressing and care
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Brain & memory
Diabetes & endocrine
- Continuous glucose monitor setup
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
- Diabetic Foot Checkup
Lungs & breathing
- Inhaler and breathing device training
Palliative & hospice
- Comfort care transition
Palliative care
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Swelling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
739 services · 451 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
556 | More than most peers in Certified Clinical Nurse… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
84 | More often than most peers in Certified Clinical Nurse… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
42 | More often than most peers in Certified Clinical Nurse… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Certified Clinical Nurse… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Certified Clinical Nurse… |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Certified Clinical Nurse… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Class of 1994 at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Heather Podhajecki's specialty?
Heather Podhajecki is a certified clinical nurse specialist (cns) in Alamogordo, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Heather Podhajecki?
Heather Podhajecki is listed at 2669 Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Heather Podhajecki?
The number on file is (575) 437-8126. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Heather Podhajecki's NPI number?
Heather Podhajecki's National Provider Identifier is 1750394664. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Heather Podhajecki's education?
Heather Podhajecki attended University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Heather Podhajecki been practicing?
Heather Podhajecki has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Heather Podhajecki known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Heather Podhajecki the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Heather Podhajecki confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Heather Podhajecki. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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