KENNETH NIELSON Review - (CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY))
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for KENNETH NIELSON.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about KENNETH NIELSON
In the briefest summary, KENNETH NIELSON is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE. KENNETH NIELSON attended UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1988. He maintains 3 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 2 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1063404929What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
KENNETH NIELSON is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE.
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)
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 KENNETH NIELSON
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 | 95.7 |
Final MIPS Score without CPB | 92.3 |
PI Category Score | 100 |
IA Category Score | 40 |
Quality Category Score | 86 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | |
Breast Cancer Screening | |
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | |
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | |
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy | |
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information | |
e-Prescribing | |
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | |
Controlling High Blood Pressure | 65% |
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy - Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF < 40%) | 88% |
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%) | 77% |
Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal | Yes |
Heart Failure (HF): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) or Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNI) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) | 85% |
Heart Failure (HF): Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) | 94% |
Immunization Registry Reporting Exclusion | Yes |
Implementation of improvements that contribute to more timely communication of test results | Yes |
Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes |
ONC Direct Review Attestation | Yes |
Public Health Registry Reporting | Yes |
Security Risk Analysis | Yes |
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Receiving and Incorporating Health Information Exclusion | Yes |
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information Exclusion | Yes |
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for KENNETH NIELSON
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 3 office locations for KENNETH NIELSON.
1160 E 3900
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124
801-266-3418
1200 E 3900
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124
801-268-7111
4401 HARRISON BLVD
OGDEN, UT 84403
801-387-2800
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for KENNETH NIELSON
Doctors Groups:
MOUNTAINSTAR CARDIOLOGY ST MARKS LLC
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: LONE PEAK HOSPITAL
Hospital: ST MARK'S HOSPITAL
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