Heather Bruner, MD
NPI 1467612622 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Bruner, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1467612622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467612622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C55860 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
225 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 132 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $176 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 23 | $77 |
| Advance Care Planning, Each Additional 30 Minutes99498 | 15 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$176 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-11
- Last updated
- 2017-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Bruner's NPI number?
- Heather Bruner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467612622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Bruner's specialty?
- Heather Bruner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Bruner located?
- Heather Bruner's practice location on file with NPPES is 3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093-1503.
- What is Heather Bruner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Bruner is (858) 534-7079.
- Does Heather Bruner accept Medicare?
- Heather Bruner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Bruner's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Bruner's NPI (1467612622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.