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Dr. Heather Elizabeth Buist, OD

Optometrist in Big Rapids, MI · enumerated 2006 · practices at Ferris State University.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1275554990

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Heather Elizabeth Buist
Credential OD
Sex Female
Practice address 1310 Cramer Circle, Pennock 506, Big Rapids, MI, 49307
Phone (231) 591-2222
Fax (231) 591-3991
Enumeration date Jul 21, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 4901004310 (MI) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
4777236 Medicaid MI -
0784610001058 Other MI AMINISTAR
HB004310 Other MI BLUE CROSS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Heather Buist?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Heather Buist is 1275554990, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Heather Buist practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Big Rapids, MI. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.