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- 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Dr. Doherty
Heather N. Doherty, M.D. practices geriatric medicine in La Jolla, CA. Heather is a 2002 graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Heather cared for 1,191 Medicare patients across 3,657 services. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255319802.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (858) 554-7226
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine 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
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cardiovascular
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Swallowing difficulties
Ears & Hearing
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Infections
Joints & Pain
Lung Health
Men's Health
Mental Health
- Caregiver burnout
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
Mobility
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Oral Health
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Bedsores
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Spine & Pain
Urinary & Bladder
Urinary Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Ear Care
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Medication Management
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain & Injections
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,657 services · 1,191 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
75 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
74 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im | Treatment | 91322 |
35 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
35 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
28 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
2,040 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
478 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
376 | More than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
156 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
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.
Other geriatricians at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other geriatricians in La Jolla 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Heather N. Doherty's specialty?
Heather N. Doherty is a geriatrician in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Heather N. Doherty?
Heather N. Doherty is listed at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Heather N. Doherty?
The number on file is (858) 554-7226. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Heather N. Doherty's NPI number?
Heather N. Doherty's National Provider Identifier is 1255319802. 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 N. Doherty's education?
Heather N. Doherty attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Heather N. Doherty been practicing?
Heather N. Doherty has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Heather N. Doherty known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Heather N. Doherty provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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