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20 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Hefner, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Jennifer Hefner, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hefner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hefner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hefner’s office at (916) 688-2000.
Where did Dr. Hefner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Hefner board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Hefner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hefner speak?
Dr. Hefner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hefner treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hefner diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hefner. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89622: Pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 2
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Hefner perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jennifer Hefner may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hefner's office.
Does Dr. Hefner accept my insurance?
Dr. Hefner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 688-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hefner accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Hefner in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Hefner's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Hefner's Primary Practice
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 688-2000
What is Dr. Hefner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hefner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144308800.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hefner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hefner
What is Dr. Jennifer Hefner's specialty?
Dr. Hefner is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Hefner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Hefner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hefner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente- Vallejo Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Jennifer Hefner accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Hefner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Hefner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hefner's office at (916) 688-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Hefner?
Please contact Dr. Hefner's office at (916) 688-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Hefner have?
Dr. Jennifer Hefner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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