Dr. Heather N Lefkowitz
Nephrology in West Orange, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 30+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Heather N Lefkowitz, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in West Orange, New Jersey. She attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital, Libertyhealth-Jersey City Medical Center Campus, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Palisades Medical Center, Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Heather N Lefkowitz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Nephrology Group Pa. Dr. Heather N Lefkowitz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (973) 325-2103 to request Dr. Heather N Lefkowitz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Heather N Lefkowitz |
Former Name |
Heather Nadine Rush |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
1850492554 |
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
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 30 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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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 N Lefkowitz attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1994.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659346518
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - 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.
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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 N Lefkowitz
Medical Licenses
Dr. Heather N Lefkowitz has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 30 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| 25MA06927900 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Jersey City, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Jersey City, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Newark, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| North Bergen, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Livingston, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| The Nephrology Group Pa | 6 |
Practice Locations
111 Northfield Ave
Suite 311
West Orange, NJ 07052-4703
Phone: (973) 325-2103
Fax: (973) 325-2254
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
Wednesday, March 7, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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