Dr. George William Heffner

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. George William Heffner, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill Medical Center - East Norwegian Street, Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital. Dr. George William Heffner also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pottsville Internists Associates, Inc, Schuylkill Health System Medical Group, Inc. Dr. George William Heffner accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 622-4209 to request Dr. George William Heffner the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 106 S Claude A Lord Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901-3602

Phone 1: (570) 622-4209

Fax: (570) 622-1386
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name George William Heffner
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991789620
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 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. George William Heffner attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1396717815
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, February 26, 2017

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. George William Heffner

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. George William Heffner has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Pottsville Internists Associates, Inc
  • Schuylkill Health System Medical Group, Inc


Practice Locations

106 S Claude A Lord Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901-3602
Phone: (570) 622-4209
Fax: (570) 622-1386
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


205 E Laurel Boulevard
Pottsville, PA 17901-2534
Phone: (570) 622-1887
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 Sunday, February 26, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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