DARIUS GHARIB Review - (ENDOCRINOLOGY)

Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for DARIUS GHARIB.

Data is as of March 07, 2024.

  The Most Important Data about DARIUS GHARIB

In the briefest summary, DARIUS GHARIB is a specialist in ENDOCRINOLOGY. Other specialties include GERIATRIC MEDICINE, and INTERNAL MEDICINE. DARIUS GHARIB attended OTHER, graduating in 1982. He maintains 1 office locations. He is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).

National Provider Number (NPI):

1013929918

   What 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 DARIUS GHARIB. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the DARIUS GHARIB 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:

DARIUS GHARIB is a specialist in ENDOCRINOLOGY. Other specialties include GERIATRIC MEDICINE, and INTERNAL MEDICINE.

ENDOCRINOLOGY: Endocrinologists treat the endocrine system—the glands that produce and secrete hormones that control and regulate nearly all of the body's functions. People with diabetes or thyroid disease are often treated by an endocrinologist. Like other internal medicine physicians, endocrinologists attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. They are then required to attend fellowship training for endocrinology. (more information)

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)

INTERNAL MEDICINE: General internists provide primary care to adult patients. Internists usually have more hospital-based training than family practitioners. They may have an office-based practice or work as a hospitalist primarily seeing patients in the hospital. These physicians attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. Internists may then choose to pursue a fellowship to sub-specialize in a variety of other areas, like endocrinology (hormone-related conditions) or cardiology (heart-relat... (more information)

   Reviews and Ratings

MIPS Scores for DARIUS GHARIB

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 100
Final MIPS Score without CPB 96.4
PI Category Score 88
IA Category Score 40
Quality Category Score 100

Measures and Activities

These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
e-Prescribing
Immunization Registry Reporting Yes
ONC Direct Review Attestation Yes
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record Yes
Public Health Registry Reporting Yes
Security Risk Analysis Yes
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Receiving and Incorporating Health Information Exclusion Yes

   Office Locations and Phone Numbers for DARIUS GHARIB

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for DARIUS GHARIB.

16133 VENTURA BLVD
ENCINO, CA 91436
818-501-5201

   Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for DARIUS GHARIB

Doctors Groups:

DARIUS GHARIB is not associated with any doctor groups.

Medical Organizations:

Home Health Care Agency: ACCESS HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC

Hospital: CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

   Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in ENDOCRINOLOGY that are similar to DARIUS GHARIB

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 DARIUS GHARIB.