Dr. Heather M Kistka

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Heather M Kistka, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Elkhart, 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. Dr. Heather M Kistka accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (574) 294-8404 to request Dr. Heather M Kistka the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 500 Arcade Ave
Suite 200
Elkhart, IN 46514-2477

Phone 1: (574) 294-8404
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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)
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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. 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
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 14, 2017

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. Heather M Kistka

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Heather M Kistka has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 15 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

500 Arcade Ave
Suite 200
Elkhart, IN 46514-2477

Phone: (574) 294-8404
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 Monday, December 19, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, September 14, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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