Psychiatrist | 58+ years experience

Dr. Katherine Hemela, MD

520 E Tulare Ave, Visalia, California, 93292-3629

About Dr. Katherine Hemela

Dr. Katherine Hemela is a psychiatrist based in Visalia, California with 58 years of experience in Psychiatry. She completed her graduation in 1968. She is also affiliated with hospitals like She accepts the Medicare-approved amount. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. Active license number of Dr. Katherine Hemela is A42074 for Psychiatry in California. Her current practice location is 520 E Tulare Ave, Visalia. Patients can contact her at 805-553-9356 or can fax her at 805-517-1231. Dr. Katherine Hemela, MD, specializes in Psychiatry and her NPI number (Unique professional ID assigned by NPPES) is 1730354119.

Dr. Katherine Hemela 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.

Practice Information

Dr. Katherine Hemela's specialty, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can call on the below given phone number for appointment.

Provider Name Dr. Katherine Hemela
Specialization Psychiatry
Credentials MD
Accepts Medicare Assignment Yes
Experience 58+ years
Graduation Year 1968
Gender Female
Practice Address: 520 E Tulare Ave,
Visalia, CA - 93292-3629
Fax 805-517-1231

Professional Identification Codes

NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.

PAC ID 2668794728
Enrollment ID I20141201001942
NPI Number1730354119
NPI Enumeration Date: 25 Apr, 2008
NPI Last Update On: 24 Jul, 2026

Medical Licenses:

Healthcare professionals can hold one or more medical licenses for different specialties in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Dr. Katherine Hemela are as mentioned below.

License NumberSpecializationStateStatus
A42074Psychiatry CaliforniaPrimary

Hospital Affiliation

Doctors are affiliated to many hospitals whom they worked with in the past or are presently working with. One doctor can be affiliated to four to five hospitals at a time.
Hospital Name (CCN) StateHospital Type
(050057)Visalia, CAAcute Care Hospital

Group Practice

Group practices are practice of medicine by a group of healthcare professionals who share their premises and other resources. Following list states all the group name with which Dr. Katherine Hemela is associated with along with the number of members in that group.
Organization Name (Group PAC ID) Members
County Of Tulare (1456264555)22

Mailing Address

Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned Practice address.

Dr. Katherine Hemela
Po Box 5000,
Coalinga, CA - 93210
Phone: 559-934-8306
Fax: 805-553-9356

Book an Appointment with Dr. Katherine Hemela

To schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Katherine Hemela at 520 E Tulare Ave, Visalia, California or call the phone number listed below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some commonly asked questions about Dr. Katherine Hemela:

Dr. Katherine Hemela is a psychiatrist specializing in Psychiatry. She 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.

Dr. Katherine Hemela has approximately 58 years of experience in Psychiatry.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Hemela accepts Medicare assignment, meaning the provider participates in Medicare and accepts Medicare-approved amounts for eligible services.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Hemela is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, contact the office directly and schedule an appointment.
*Availability may change. Please contact the office directly to ask about appointments.

Dr. Katherine Hemela practices at 520 E Tulare Ave, Visalia, California, 93292-3629.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Katherine Hemela, please contact the office at 805-553-9356.

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**Data of this site is collected from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and NPPES. Last updated on 14 September, 2026.