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Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD

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(473 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Nuclear Cardiology

University of California (2000)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, left-sided heart failure, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

26800 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 250
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

(949) 364-3570

Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD is a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and nuclear cardiology. He graduated from University of California in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Mission Heritage Medical Group, Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach and Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo.

Office Locations

26800 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 250
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

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Some issues Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

complete blood count

lab tests

prothrombin time test

In 2023, Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD performed more complete blood count (CBC), lab tests, and prothrombin time (PT) test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing

cardiac procedures

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

By Affordability:

thyroid function tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, myocardial perfusion SPECT, and nuclear scan procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for thyroid function tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

lipid profile

phlebotomy for lab tests

screening test

thyroid function tests

transesophageal echocardiography

ultrasound

By Affordability:

hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD performed more blood draw, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), lipid profile, phlebotomy for lab tests, screening test, thyroid function tests, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, stress testing and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	43
blood draw	323
cardiac procedures	1620
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	1699
hospital care	603
inpatient care	565
lab tests	1525
minimally invasive procedures	65
nuclear scan	572
outpatient care	38
preventive care	188
stress testing	836
thyroid function tests	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	748
vascular procedures	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2013 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	21
blood draw	296
cardiac procedures	1519
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	1996
hospital care	466
inpatient care	466
lab tests	1617
minimally invasive procedures	47
nuclear scan	521
preventive care	172
stress testing	751
thyroid function tests	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	755
vascular procedures	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	971
Female	939

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1676
Black	0
Hispanic	99
Asian	75
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	695
From 75 to 84	682
85 and over	452
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	32
blood draw	243
cardiac procedures	1406
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	1903
hospital care	561
inpatient care	528
lab tests	1388
minimally invasive procedures	51
nuclear scan	483
outpatient care	33
preventive care	127
stress testing	643
thyroid function tests	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	717
vascular procedures	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1006
Female	1001

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1767
Black	0
Hispanic	106
Asian	76
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	758
From 75 to 84	704
85 and over	455
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	35
blood draw	253
cardiac procedures	1393
cardioversion	20
doctor visit	1674
hospital care	541
implant surgery	26
inpatient care	524
lab tests	1220
minimally invasive procedures	69
nuclear scan	474
outpatient care	17
preventive care	95
stress testing	639
thyroid function tests	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	698
vascular procedures	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1906
Female	2068

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3490
Black	0
Hispanic	214
Asian	126
Other	110
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1378
From 75 to 84	1472
85 and over	968
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	32
blood draw	255
cardiac procedures	1409
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	1805
hospital care	516
implant surgery	15
inpatient care	504
lab tests	1222
minimally invasive procedures	71
nuclear scan	457
outpatient care	12
preventive care	91
stress testing	652
thyroid function tests	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	710
vascular procedures	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	938
Female	912

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1602
Black	0
Hispanic	108
Asian	76
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	652
From 75 to 84	691
85 and over	435
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2017 were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	33
blood draw	273
cardiac procedures	1372
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	2099
hospital care	418
implant surgery	11
inpatient care	418
lab tests	1392
minimally invasive procedures	46
nuclear scan	410
preventive care	102
stress testing	601
thyroid function tests	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	721
vascular procedures	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1006
Female	1020

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1747
Black	0
Hispanic	130
Asian	82
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	696
From 75 to 84	781
85 and over	480
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	279
cardiac procedures	1213
cardioversion	12
diabetes management	13
doctor visit	1767
hospital care	371
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	371
lab tests	1155
minimally invasive procedures	53
nuclear scan	342
preventive care	152
stress testing	521
thyroid function tests	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	683
vaccines	25
vascular procedures	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	855
Female	827

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1456
Black	16
Hispanic	96
Asian	66
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	611
From 75 to 84	679
85 and over	338
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	244
cardiac procedures	1237
cardioversion	15
diabetes management	11
doctor visit	1598
hospital care	297
inpatient care	297
lab tests	1085
minimally invasive procedures	31
nuclear scan	378
preventive care	195
stress testing	575
thyroid function tests	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	675
vaccines	28
vascular procedures	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	855
Female	831

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1466
Black	0
Hispanic	81
Asian	70
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	615
From 75 to 84	691
85 and over	335
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	233
cardiac procedures	983
cardioversion	21
diabetes management	18
doctor visit	1447
hospital care	393
inpatient care	393
lab tests	915
minimally invasive procedures	34
nuclear scan	260
preventive care	187
stress testing	389
thyroid function tests	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	591
vaccines	14
vascular procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	819
Female	753

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1342
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	78
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	551
From 75 to 84	646
85 and over	326
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	148
cardiac procedures	933
cardioversion	16
catheterization	14
diabetes management	17
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1271
hospital care	308
inpatient care	308
lab tests	742
minimally invasive procedures	57
nuclear scan	281
preventive care	117
stress testing	376
thyroid function tests	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	532
vaccines	13
vascular procedures	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	794
Female	737

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1327
Black	15
Hispanic	62
Asian	72
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	553
From 75 to 84	626
85 and over	316
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	218
cardiac procedures	1150
cardioversion	12
diabetes management	14
doctor visit	1401
hospital care	215
inpatient care	215
lab tests	979
minimally invasive procedures	50
nuclear scan	394
preventive care	153
stress testing	536
thyroid function tests	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	644

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1114
Female	973

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1833
Black	0
Hispanic	99
Asian	81
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	669
From 75 to 84	903
85 and over	456
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated as a cardiologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

ambulatory monitoring	32
blood draw	251
cardiac procedures	1294
cardioversion	15
catheterization	14
diabetes management	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1696
hospital care	426
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	417
lab tests	1203
minimally invasive procedures	52
nuclear scan	415
outpatient care	25
preventive care	143
stress testing	592
thyroid function tests	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	679
vaccines	20
vascular procedures	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD.

**Gender**
Female	914
Male	933

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	72
Non-Hispanic White	1609
Hispanic	97
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	49

**Age**
85 and over	414
75 to 84	715
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	652

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD graduated from University of California in 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Mission Heritage Medical Group

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 473 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in MISSION VIEJO, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Absalom D. Hepner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$578 ENTRESTO $388	LEQVIO $191
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$557 XARELTO $549	INVOKANA $8
Pfizer Inc.	$516 VYNDAQEL $244	ELIQUIS $194	VIAGRA $43	PAXLOVID $30	$5
Amgen Inc.	$501 Repatha $472	Corlanor $30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$392 MULTAQ $333	PRALUENT $60
Other	$2,402 ELIQUIS $229	VERQUVO $211	BRILINTA $164	ZONTIVITY $143	Lexiscan $139	Other $1,515

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,887
Education	$59

Biography

Dr. Abaslom Hepner's medical specialty is nuclear cardiology and cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Hepner has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His areas of expertise include rheumatic heart disease, cardiac risk reduction, and heart tumor. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. He attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: Golden State Patient Experience Award. In addition to English, Dr. Hepner speaks Hebrew. Dr. Hepner is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Mission Viejo, CA.