Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Douglas G. Hetzler work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Douglas G. Hetzler at 2 hospitals: Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Douglas G. Hetzler see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Santa Cruz, CA, Soquel, CA and Watsonville, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Douglas G. Hetzler's specialty?
- Medicare lists Otolaryngology as the primary specialty.
- Does Douglas G. Hetzler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas G. Hetzler 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.
- What is the phone number for Douglas G. Hetzler?
- (831) 458-5548, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Douglas G. Hetzler's NPI number?
- 1801876701. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Douglas G. Hetzler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas G. Hetzler at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050242
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050714
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas G. Hetzler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065
- 2950 Research Park DrSoquel, CA 95073 (831) 458‑5548
- 3003 Paul Sweet RdSanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 462‑5512
- 550 S Green Valley RdWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 458‑5865
- 795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301 (415) 600‑1020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas G. Hetzler as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801876701 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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