Dr. Joseph B Schnittker
Neurosurgery in Elkhart, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph B Schnittker, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Elkhart, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Elkhart General Hospital, Iu Health Goshen Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of South Bend. Dr. Joseph B Schnittker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (574) 232-7227 to request Dr. Joseph B Schnittker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph B Schnittker |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8022063692 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He 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 42 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. Joseph B Schnittker graduated from medical school in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1629073853
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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 - He 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 - He 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 - He 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. Joseph B Schnittker
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph B Schnittker has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 42 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.
| 01046036A | 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 |
Practice Locations
500 Arcade Ave
Suite 110
Elkhart, IN 46514-2477
Phone: (574) 232-7227
Fax: (574) 232-2064
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
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, March 29, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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