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- 18436 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
About Dr. Hepfer
Michael S. Hepfer, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Northridge, CA. Michael is a 1999 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Michael is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,723 Medicare patients across 1,843 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578578266.
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
- (818) 435-1400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18436 ROSCOE BLVD
Northridge, CA 91325
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,843 services · 1,723 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
23 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | Procedure | 36247 |
21 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
345 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
92 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
78 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
57 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
44 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
43 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | Imaging | 74183 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
38 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Northridge 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hepfer specialize in?
Dr. Hepfer is a radiologist in Northridge, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hepfer located?
Dr. Hepfer is listed at 18436 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hepfer's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 435-1400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hepfer's NPI number?
Dr. Hepfer's National Provider Identifier is 1578578266. 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 Dr. Hepfer go to medical school?
Dr. Hepfer attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hepfer been practicing?
Dr. Hepfer has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hepfer do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hepfer performs procedures including insertion of central venous tube with port and insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and limited ultrasound scan of abdomen; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hepfer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hepfer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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