Quick answers
- Does Joel R. Hecht accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel R. Hecht 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 Joel R. Hecht see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 255 Original Medicare patients and 37,811 services for Joel R. Hecht. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel R. Hecht's NPI number?
- 1790703742. 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 Joel R. Hecht, 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 | 255 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 37,811 |
| Different services or procedures | 106 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg (J1453)6,150 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)790 services
- Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg (J2469)620 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)253 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)250 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure67%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)53%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Joel R. Hecht works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel R. Hecht 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.
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050262
- Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050112
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel R. Hecht is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90095
- 100 Medical Plz, Suite 310Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825‑7922
- 200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90095
- 200 Medical PlzLos Angeles, CA 90095
- 200 UCLA Medical Plz, Suite 165 34Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 824‑8403
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel R. Hecht as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Regents of the University of California1,462 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790703742 |
| 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