Dr. Lita Hedglin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 32+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lita Hedglin, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Laguna Beach, California. She attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Mission Hospital Regional Med Center. Dr. Lita Hedglin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Jonathan E Shaywitz Md Inc. Dr. Lita Hedglin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (949) 499-1311 to request Dr. Lita Hedglin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 31872 Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6773

Phone 1: (949) 499-1311

Fax: (949) 499-8695


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lita Hedglin
Gender Female
PECOS ID 8921135146
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 32 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. Lita Hedglin attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1992.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1114052487
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 23, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, June 16, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not 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 - She does not 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 - She 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 - She 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. Lita Hedglin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lita Hedglin has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 32 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    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.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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    Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Jonathan E Shaywitz Md Inc


Practice Locations

31872 Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6773
Phone: (949) 499-1311
Fax: (949) 499-8695
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, June 16, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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