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Dr. Michael Heffernan, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Dermatology Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
- NPI 1518923432
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 73.1 / 100 · 2023
- 33 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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15 Santa Rosa St
San Luis Obispo, CA 934051811
(805) 541-2650
fax (805) 541-4043
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 13, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- California #G80065 · Ohio #35074557 · Indiana #01072447A
- Medicaid (2)
- IN #201183400 · OH #2601929
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518923432. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
34,944
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,704,619
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 16,503 | 1,554 | $7 | |
J3245 |
Injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg | 4,200 | 20 | $138 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 2,604 | 1,752 | $50 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 2,175 | 1,324 | $135 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 1,662 | 1,247 | $119 | |
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 1,410 | 889 | $38 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,260 | 999 | $95 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 555 | 472 | $86 | |
Q4196 |
Puraply am, per square centimeter | 465 | 16 | $107 | |
17311 |
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | 442 | 353 | $681 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 463. This provider delivers 75× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$13,213
Transactions
68
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 19 | $11,113.52 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 7 | $320.64 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $277.73 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 6 | $233.49 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 2 | $214.91 | |
| Organogenesis Inc. | 6 | $201.28 | |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | 3 | $188.93 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 3 | $159.21 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 4 | $146.06 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 7 | $146.05 | |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 2 | $76.14 | |
| LEO Pharma Inc. | 2 | $39.92 | |
| Biofrontera Inc. | 2 | $33.21 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $26.07 | |
| Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. | 1 | $23.05 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,846
Patients
1,261
Total drug cost
$465,957
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 306 | 175 | $6,703 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 287 | 241 | $22,842 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 214 | 156 | $2,198 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 133 | 63 | $8,529 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 109 | 87 | $626 |
| Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) | Brand | 108 | 14 | $407,652 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 106 | 72 | $4,418 |
| Ssd (Silver Sulfadiazine) | Brand | 91 | 76 | $759 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 89 | 76 | $838 |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) | Brand | 88 | 58 | $2,027 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Heffernan's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Heffernan practices Dermatology Physician in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Heffernan practice?
Dr. Michael Heffernan practices at 15 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 934051811. Office phone: 8055412650.
What is Dr. Michael Heffernan's NPI?
Dr. Michael Heffernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518923432, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Heffernan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Heffernan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Heffernan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3245); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.