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DR. KATHERINE HEMELA MD
NPI 1730354119
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Visalia, CA

Q: What is Katherine Hemela's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Hemela is 1730354119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2008.

Q: What is Katherine Hemela's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Hemela was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 25, 2008PECOS Enrolled

520 E TULARE AVE, VISALIA, CA 93292(805) 553-9356(805) 517-1231 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Dr. Katherine Hemela Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KATHERINE HEMELA MD (NPI 1730354119) is an individual psychiatry provider in Visalia, California, licensed in California (A42074) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1968).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730354119

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE HEMELACredential: MD

Location Address520 E TULARE AVEVisalia, CA 93292-3629

Mailing AddressPo Box 5000Coalinga, CA 93210 · (559) 934-8306 · Fax (805) 553-9356

Phone(805) 553-9356

Fax(805) 517-1231

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1968

Enumeration DateApril 25, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026

✔ NPI 1730354119 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A42074

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

520 E TULARE AVE, Visalia, CA 93292

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Katherine Hemela Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2668794728

PECOS Enrollment IDI20141201001942

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

40 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93292 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$176.60 typical visit price

range $58.87 – $176.60

Typical copayment $44.15 (range $14.71 – $44.15)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$73.16 typical visit price

range $19.28 – $144.60

Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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