Michael Heffernan, MD
Dermatology · San Luis Obispo, CA
Michael Heffernan, MD is a dermatology in San Luis Obispo, CA with about 33 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyDermatology
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL (1993)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size6 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~2,646 patients across 33,304 services, avg age 77
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 19,104 | $7 | See prices → |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 2,940 | $50 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 2,637 | $136 | See prices → |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 1,965 | $120 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 1,356 | $97 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 535 | $82 | See prices → |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | 450 | $699 | See prices → |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 347 | $454 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 197 | $176 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 168 | $117 | See prices → |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | 124 | $132 | See prices → |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm | 120 | $155 | See prices → |
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.