Physician Profile
Linda A. Heffernan, M.D./P.H.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Heffernan
Based in Cary, NC, Linda A. Heffernan, M.D./P.H.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Linda graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2012. According to Medicare claims data, Linda cared for 469 Medicare patients across 870 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1275895666 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (919) 439-4206
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7560 CARPENTER FIRE STATION RD STE 204
Cary, NC 27519
3825 CONLON WAY #100
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
4711 S Croatan Hwy Ste 6B
Nags Head, NC 27959
5589 N Croatan Hwy
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
870 services · 469 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
323 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
112 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
76 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
73 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
179 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
61 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other dermatologists in Cary 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Linda A. Heffernan specialize in?
Linda A. Heffernan is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Cary, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Linda A. Heffernan located?
Linda A. Heffernan is listed at 7560 Carpenter Fire Station Rd Ste 204, Cary, NC 27519. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Linda A. Heffernan's phone number?
The number on file is (919) 439-4206. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Linda A. Heffernan's NPI number?
Linda A. Heffernan's National Provider Identifier is 1275895666. 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
Where did Linda A. Heffernan train?
Linda A. Heffernan attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Linda A. Heffernan been practicing?
Linda A. Heffernan has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Linda A. Heffernan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Linda A. Heffernan performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Linda A. Heffernan confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Linda A. Heffernan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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