Physician Profile

Frances Hetherington, MD

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About Dr. Hetherington

Frances Hetherington, MD is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in internal medicine. Frances trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, graduating in 2013. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1487019972.

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Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 148413CurrentExpires Nov 2028Since 2017
NPINational Provider Identifier
1487019972Issued 2015

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Hetherington's specialty?

Dr. Hetherington is an internist in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Hetherington?

Dr. Hetherington is listed at 4867 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Hetherington?

The number on file is (323) 783-3303. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Hetherington's NPI number?

Dr. Hetherington's National Provider Identifier is 1487019972. 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 Dr. Hetherington's medical education?

Dr. Hetherington attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Hetherington been practicing?

Dr. Hetherington has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Hetherington known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hetherington 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 Dr. Hetherington confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hetherington. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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