Dr. Michael Paul Schuhknecht
General Surgery in Saint Joseph, Michigan
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Michael Paul Schuhknecht, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet, Lakeland Hospital St Joseph. Dr. Michael Paul Schuhknecht also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lakeland Medical Practices. Dr. Michael Paul Schuhknecht accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Michael Paul Schuhknecht at 1234 Napier Ave to request Dr. Michael Paul Schuhknecht the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Michael Paul Schuhknecht |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6800783382 |
| 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
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Michael Paul Schuhknecht attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1407854995
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 8, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 19, 2011
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. Michael Paul Schuhknecht
Medical Licenses
Dr. Michael Paul Schuhknecht 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.
| 5101012060 | 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 |
- Michiana Sleep And Pulmonary Partners
| Lakeland Medical Practices | 137 |
Practice Locations
1234 Napier Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085-2112
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
Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, August 19, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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