Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Bruner, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1467612622
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 0987
La Jolla, CA 920931503
(858) 534-7079
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 16, 2017
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #C55860 · Virginia #0101243791

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467612622. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
156
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$18,597
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 52 28 $123
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 32 32 $132
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 30 19 $82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 22 22 $179
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 20 15 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Heather Bruner's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Bruner practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Heather Bruner practice?
Dr. Heather Bruner practices at 3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 920931503. Office phone: 8585347079.
What is Dr. Heather Bruner's NPI?
Dr. Heather Bruner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467612622, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Bruner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Bruner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Bruner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.