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General Surgery

Heather Player, MD

Works at hospitals in Valencia, CA · Palmdale, CA · Ridgecrest, CA · California

Summary

Heather Player, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Valencia, CA, Palmdale, CA and Ridgecrest, CA. NPI 1023302973. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Heather Player, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
FemaleGender (as listed)
City of Hope Medical FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Heather Player work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Heather Player at 3 hospitals: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Palmdale Regional Medical Center and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Heather Player see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Duarte, CA, Mission Hills, CA and South Pasadena, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Heather Player's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Heather Player accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather Player accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Heather Player offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Heather Player offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Heather Player?
(626) 256-4673, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Heather Player's NPI number?
1023302973. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Heather Player works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather Player at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Heather Player is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Heather Player as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • City of Hope Medical Foundation982 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Duarte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duarte, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023302973
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians