Dr. Jerry A Jefson

General Surgery in Lafayette, Indiana

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
31+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Jerry A Jefson, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Lafayette, Indiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St Elizabeth Health - Crawfordsville, Franciscan St Elizabeth Health - Lafayette East. Dr. Jerry A Jefson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Unity Healthcare Llc. Dr. Jerry A Jefson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (765) 446-5065 to request Dr. Jerry A Jefson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

1345 Unity Pl
Suite 235
Lafayette, IN 47905-5770

(765) 446-5065
(765) 446-5040
(765) 446-5130

(765) 446-5170

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Jerry A Jefson
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	1658359716
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

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 31 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. Jerry A Jefson attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1993.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1619946670
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 29, 2012

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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.
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.
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.
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. Jerry A Jefson

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Jerry A Jefson has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 31 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.	01048486A	Indiana

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Franciscan St Elizabeth Health - Crawfordsville	Crawfordsville, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Franciscan St Elizabeth Health - Lafayette East	Lafayette, Indiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Unity Healthcare Llc	Unity Healthcare Llc	110

Practice Locations

1345 Unity Pl
Suite 235
Lafayette, IN 47905-5770

Phone: (765) 446-5065
Phone 2: (765) 446-5040
Phone 3: (765) 446-5130
Fax: (765) 446-5170
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