Quick answers
- Does Thomas K. Hetherington accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas K. Hetherington 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 Thomas K. Hetherington see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 140 services for Thomas K. Hetherington. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas K. Hetherington's NPI number?
- 1528195583. 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 Thomas K. Hetherington, 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 140 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)17 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 blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol58%
- Diabetes36%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas K. Hetherington is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10350 E Dakota AveDenver, CO 80247
- 10350 E Dakota Ave, Kaiser Permanente Regional OfficeDenver, CO 80247 (303) 338‑4545
- 10350 E Dakota Avenue B, Kaiser Permanente HighDenver, CO 80247 (303) 338‑4545
- 10350 E Dakota Avenue C, Kaiser Permanente Highline ChemicalDenver, CO 80247 (303) 338‑4545
- 10400 E Alameda Ave, Kaiser Permanente East Medical OffDenver, CO 80247 (303) 338‑4545
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas K. Hetherington as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC1,327 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Denver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denver, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528195583 |
| 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
- 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