Dr. Heather M Kistka
Neurosurgery in La Porte, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 15+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Heather M Kistka, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in La Porte, Indiana. She attended and graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Elkhart General Hospital, Iu Health Goshen Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of South Bend. Dr. Heather M Kistka also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Beacon Medical Group Inc. Dr. Heather M Kistka accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 324-1700 to request Dr. Heather M Kistka the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Heather M Kistka |
| Former Name |
Heather Kiefer |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
1254634751 |
| 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
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 15 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Heather M Kistka attended and graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 2009.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1144464850
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Heather M Kistka
Medical Licenses
Dr. Heather M Kistka has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 15 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| 01076916A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Elkhart, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Goshen, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| South Bend, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Beacon Medical Group Inc | 291 |
Practice Locations
900 I St
La Porte, IN 46350-5533
Phone: (219) 324-1700
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
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