Heather Tempest

Overview

Heather Tempest is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) with Orlando Health Physician Associates. She specializes in pediatrics, and her expertise includes: Health education and preventive counseling Diagnosis and treatment of common pediatric illnesses Chronic disease management Well-child exams Health screenings Same-day acute care visits Sports physicals Vaccination counseling Obesity counseling Heather has cared for patients in Central Orlando since 2022. She is committed to a family-centered approach to supporting the growth and development of children. She provides comprehensive pediatric care from birth through adolescence, focusing on a holistic approach that considers the unique challenges children face in today’s world. Heather is particularly passionate about helping children struggling with weight and obesity, offering compassionate care and tailored strategies to support their overall health and well-being. Heather’s Training Heather received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and earned her master’s degree in nursing with a focus on family nurse practitioner studies from Carlow University in Pittsburgh. She graduated summa cum laude from both programs. Heather also earned a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration from Pennsylvania State University in University Park. About Heather Heather is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and she is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Obesity Medicine Association and Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society dedicated to developing nursing leaders and advancing global healthcare. Heather also served as an adjunct faculty member at Rasmussen University in Fort Myers, Florida. Outside of work, she enjoys writing and illustrating children’s picture books, blogging and photography. Heather also likes spending time with her miniature Bernedoodle and staying active by running, hiking, scuba diving and weightlifting.

Graduate Institution

Carlow University

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in FL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
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  • HMO
TeamCare
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Tufts
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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UPMC
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Locations

Orlando Health Physician Associates - Clermont
17319 Pagonia Rd., Clermont, FL 34711
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