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Based in Los Alamitos, CA, Gretchen A. Hetzler, M.D.. is listed in the NPI registry under gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Gretchen cared for 1,158 Medicare patients across 1,469 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, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, and screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory.
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10861 CHERRY ST SUITE 300
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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Most searched conditions
Cervical health
Dermatology
Fertility
Hormonal
Hormonal health
Infection
Infections
Menstrual disorders
Menstrual health
Oncology
Pelvic floor
Pelvic health
Pelvic pain
Pregnancy & postpartum
Sexual health
STDs
Uterine health
Vaginal health
Vulvar health
Most searched procedures
Cervical procedures
Contraception
Cosmetic & reconstructive
Cosmetic surgery
Diagnostic imaging
Diagnostic procedures
Fertility
Fertility & surgical
Hormonal
Hormone therapy
In-office procedure
In-office procedures
Laser therapy
Minimally invasive
Pain management
Pelvic floor
Pelvic floor surgery
Postpartum care
Pregnancy care
Preventive care
Reproductive health
Sexual wellness
Surgery
Surgical
Urogynecology
1,469 services · 1,158 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
853 | More than most peers in Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
297 | More than most peers in Gynecology |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
148 | More than most peers in Gynecology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
61 | More often than most peers in Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
47 | As often as other peers in Gynecology |
| Smear for infectious agents | Lab test | 87210 |
35 | More often than most peers in Gynecology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
16 | As often as other peers in Gynecology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Gretchen A. Hetzler is a gynecology in Los Alamitos, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Gretchen A. Hetzler is listed at 10861 Cherry St Suite 300, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (562) 594-8320. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Gretchen A. Hetzler's National Provider Identifier is 1699861526. 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
Gretchen A. Hetzler has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
According to Medicare billing data, Gretchen A. Hetzler performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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