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Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA

Accepting New Patients

(163 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

1910 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 454-0120

Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA is in Bluffton, SC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA is affiliated with Novant Health, CORA SOUTH CAROLINA LLC and HILTON HEAD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Novant Health

75 Baylor Drive Suite 155
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 682-4381

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Novant Health

8 Hospital Center Boulevard Suite 110
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

(843) 681-9169

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Novant Health

97 Sea Island Parkway Suite 203
Beaufort, SC 29907

(843) 682-7480

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1910 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 454-0120

(845) 454-6080

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

ligament injection

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for ligament injection, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

fracture surgery	11
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	116
lower extremity surgery	116
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	32
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

fracture surgery	12
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
joint surgery	161
lower extremity surgery	161
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	161

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	43
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2015 were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

fracture surgery	26
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	114
lower extremity surgery	126
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	68
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

joint surgery	97
lower extremity surgery	97
reconstructive surgery	97

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	27
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

joint surgery	103
lower extremity surgery	103
reconstructive surgery	103

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

fracture surgery	11
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
joint surgery	86
lower extremity surgery	86
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	86

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	53
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
joint surgery	99
lower extremity surgery	99
reconstructive surgery	99

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	49
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
reconstructive surgery	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	35
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2021 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
doctor visit	115
injections	175

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2022 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
doctor visit	176
injections	262

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	13
Hispanic	84
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	22
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC during 2023 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	406
doctor visit	237
injections	423

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	99
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	24
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated as in Bluffton, SC were injections, aspiration, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

aspiration	272
doctor visit	176
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	50
injections	286
inpatient care	50
joint surgery	103
lower extremity surgery	105
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	103

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	167
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	34
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	11
Dementia	12

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board certifications: Physician Assistant and has a state license in South Carolina.

Board Certification: Board certifications: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

CORA SOUTH CAROLINA LLC

HILTON HEAD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 163 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Bluffton, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$43 ORTHOVISC $43
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$29 Zilretta $29
BIOVENTUS LLC	$16 Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $16
Elevate Surgical CO	$15 $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$104

Biography

Ms. Kathleen Hefferon's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Ms. Hefferon is affiliated with Novant Health. She has an open panel in Bluffton, SC according to Novant Health.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Brikmann Hefferon, PA From 2013 - 2023

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Biography

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