Dr. Elizabeth J Jeffers
General Surgery in Saint Joseph, Michigan
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 21+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Elizabeth J Jeffers, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. She attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet, Lakeland Hospital St Joseph. Dr. Elizabeth J Jeffers also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lakeland Medical Practices. Dr. Elizabeth J Jeffers accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (269) 429-0900 to request Dr. Elizabeth J Jeffers the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Elizabeth J Jeffers |
| Former Name |
Elizabeth Jayne Knefelkamp |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
0648326405 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 21 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. Elizabeth J Jeffers attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2003.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1174787816
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 11, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, May 19, 2014
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 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 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. Elizabeth J Jeffers
Medical Licenses
Dr. Elizabeth J Jeffers has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 21 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 4301081857 | Michigan |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Watervliet, Michigan | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Saint Joseph, Michigan | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Lakeland Medical Practices
| Lakeland Medical Practices | 185 |
Practice Locations
3950 Hollywood Rd
Suite 100
Saint Joseph, MI 49085-9151
Phone: (269) 429-0900
Fax: (269) 408-0996
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
Monday, May 19, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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