Dr. Douglas G Hetzler

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Douglas G Hetzler, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Watsonville, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Dominican Hospital, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz. Dr. Douglas G Hetzler also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Bay Medical Foundation. Dr. Douglas G Hetzler accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (831) 458-5865 to request Dr. Douglas G Hetzler the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 550 S Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076-3053

Phone 1: (831) 458-5865


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Douglas G Hetzler
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355493016
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Otolaryngology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 43 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Douglas G Hetzler attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1801876701
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Douglas G Hetzler

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Douglas G Hetzler has been primarily specialized in Otolaryngology for over 43 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
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    Otolaryngology
    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Sutter Bay Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

550 S Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076-3053
Phone: (831) 458-5865
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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