Physician Profile

Joel E. Herness, M.D.

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About Dr. Herness

Based in Fairfield, CA, Joel E. Herness, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 51 Medicare patients across 64 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes.

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Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA license182768
NPI1023379260
NPI issued06/05/2012

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

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 Joel E. Herness's specialty?

Joel E. Herness is a family doctor in Fairfield, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Joel E. Herness?

Joel E. Herness is listed at 101 Bodin Cir, Fairfield, CA 94535. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Joel E. Herness?

The number on file is (707) 423-3911. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Joel E. Herness's NPI number?

Joel E. Herness's National Provider Identifier is 1023379260. 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

How long has Joel E. Herness been practicing?

Joel E. Herness has 14+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2012. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

NPI registry

What is Joel E. Herness known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Joel E. Herness 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 Joel E. Herness confirmed this information?

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

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.