Dr. Patricia A Shands

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 33+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Patricia A Shands, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Bethel, Alaska. She attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Patricia A Shands also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. Dr. Patricia A Shands accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (907) 543-6216 to request Dr. Patricia A Shands the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy
Bethel, AK 99559-0287

Phone 1: (907) 543-6216
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Patricia A Shands
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5698761666
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns 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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 33 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. Patricia A Shands attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1991.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1912056516
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

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. Patricia A Shands

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Patricia A Shands has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 33 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Medical Group Practice

  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation


Practice Locations

700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy
Bethel, AK 99559-0287
Phone: (907) 543-6216
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 Thursday, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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