SHERMAN WIGGINS Review - (CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for SHERMAN WIGGINS.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about SHERMAN WIGGINS
In the briefest summary, SHERMAN WIGGINS is a specialist in CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. Other specialties include CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). SHERMAN WIGGINS attended LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT, graduating in 1986. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 1 medical organization (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1063402717What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
SHERMAN WIGGINS is a specialist in CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. Other specialties include CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY).
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: Your heart generally has a predictable, steady rhythm. But sometimes the rhythm can become irregular, a condition called an arrhythmia. Your heart might go too fast or too slow. You could feel like your heart is skipping a beat or adding extra beats. When that happens, your doctor may refer you to a specialist called a cardiac electrophysiologist. A cardiac electrophysiologist is a specialist who understands heart rhythms and can diagnose and treat any heart rhythm problems. A cardiac electrophy... (more information)
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY): These surgeons operate on the blood vessels throughout the body. They often operate on the aorta (the main artery in the body), carotid arteries (blood vessels to the brain) and they treat varicose veins in the legs. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for SHERMAN WIGGINS
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 | 88.6 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 84.6 |
| PI Category Score | 67 |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 90.1 |
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 SHERMAN WIGGINS.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for SHERMAN WIGGINS
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for SHERMAN WIGGINS.
1453 E BERT KOUN LOOP
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
318-798-9400
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for SHERMAN WIGGINS
Doctors Groups:
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS
Medical Organizations:
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