MEGHA PATEL Review - (GERIATRIC MEDICINE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for MEGHA PATEL.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about MEGHA PATEL
In the briefest summary, MEGHA PATEL is a specialist in GERIATRIC MEDICINE. Other specialties include FAMILY PRACTICE, and HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE. MEGHA PATEL attended OTHER, graduating in 2015. She maintains 3 office locations. She is a part of 1 medical group. She is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1013398486What is this page all about?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") compiles and distributes more than 17 tables of data on medical professionals on a sporadic basis. Some of the tables contain more than a million records which makes it very difficult to manage them. There is a lot of information to pour through when trying to understand MEGHA PATEL. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the MEGHA PATEL does, their affiliations and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: Specialities, Ratings, Office Locations, Affiliations, and Other Doctors.
Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
MEGHA PATEL is a specialist in GERIATRIC MEDICINE. Other specialties include FAMILY PRACTICE, and HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE.
GERIATRIC MEDICINE: Geriatric medicine is the specialty that involves studying, diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions associated with old age. Geriatric medicine is most commonly used for patients that are over 65 as this is the age where most people begin to experience difficulties with their health.Geriatrician doctors are experts in the study of how each medical condition or medication affects another. A geriatrician is a general physician who also undergoes additional studies in the aging process. They... (more information)
FAMILY PRACTICE: Family Practice is a combination of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Ob/Gyn. They are primary care physicians for children and adults, perform well-woman exams and sometimes even deliver babies. (more information)
HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE: Hospice is available to people living with an end-stage disease including cancer, pulmonary disease, ALS, heart disease, HIV-AIDS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and any other life-threatening illness. Hospice care is available to patients who no longer wish treatment directed at curing their disease. The hospice benefit is flexible. Initially, a physician certifies that the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, if the disease follows its normal course. The first two certifications are ... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for MEGHA PATEL
MIPS is an acronym for Merit-Based Incentive Payment System. Authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reaouthorization Act of 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") developed MIPS to reward clinicians for the value of care they provide rather than the volume of care, quality over quantity. The MIPS final score determines a provider's Medicare Part B payment adjustments. MIPS also created a means for consumers to rank providers.
MIPS scores are calculated using four performance categories, quality, cost, improvement activities, and promotion of interoperability. Higher scores are better. The highest final MIPS score is 100.
| Final MIPS Score | 89.2 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 85.3 |
| PI Category Score | 78 |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 85.2 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
There is no measure or activity data for MEGHA PATEL.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for MEGHA PATEL
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 3 office locations for MEGHA PATEL.
145 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
RADNOR, PA 19087
610-902-4859
3615 CHESTNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
215-662-2746
51 N 39TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
215-614-1618
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for MEGHA PATEL
Doctors Groups:
UNIVERSITY OF PENN - MEDICAL GROUP
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
Nursing Home: Presbyterian Ctr For Cont Care
Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in GERIATRIC MEDICINE that are similar to MEGHA PATEL
Sometimes the doctor you see isn't a good fit or you want to get a second opinions. This is a list of nearby doctors with the same specialization as MEGHA PATEL.
