Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey J. Heffernon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey J. Heffernon accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jeffrey J. Heffernon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 4,859 Original Medicare patients and 6,893 services for Jeffrey J. Heffernon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey J. Heffernon's NPI number?
- 1174625131. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jeffrey J. Heffernon, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 4,859 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,893 |
| Different services or procedures | 92 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)971 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)752 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)565 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)443 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)358 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis70%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes25%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Jeffrey J. Heffernon works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey J. Heffernon at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050017
- Mercy Medical Center ReddingRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050280
- Mercy San Juan Medical CenterCarmichael, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050516
- Sierra Nevada Memorial HospitalGrass Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050150
- Woodland Memorial HospitalWoodland, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050127
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey J. Heffernon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3301 C St, Suite 500Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 556‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey J. Heffernon as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Sacramento
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sacramento, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174625131 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians