MARK VELLEK Review - (HEMATOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for MARK VELLEK.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about MARK VELLEK
In the briefest summary, MARK VELLEK is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY. Other specialties include MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. MARK VELLEK attended UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL, graduating in 1986. He maintains 2 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 4 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1063409688What 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 MARK VELLEK. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the MARK VELLEK 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:
MARK VELLEK is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY. Other specialties include MEDICAL ONCOLOGY.
HEMATOLOGY: A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia. Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of blood-related disorders.Becoming a hematologist requires 7 ... (more information)
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY: Medical oncology is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. A medical oncologist’s job is to take care of cancer patients by using things like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist will work with other doctors to create a treatment plan that’s best for you. They’ll explain your cancer diagnosis to you, including the type and what stage you have. They’ll also help you manage your cancer sympt... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for MARK VELLEK
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 | 99.8 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 95.6 |
| PI Category Score | 95 |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 94.7 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Oncology: Advance Care Planning in Metastatic Cancer Patients | |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | |
| Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified | |
| Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information | |
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | |
| e-Prescribing | |
| Clinical Data Registry Reporting | Yes |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure | 63% |
| Immunization Registry Reporting | Yes |
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | 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 |
| Query of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) | Yes |
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes |
| Use evidence-based decision aids to support shared decision-making. | Yes |
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 1% |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for MARK VELLEK
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for MARK VELLEK.
300 MAIN ST
LEWISTON, ME 42407
No phone number available
17 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 42407
No phone number available
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for MARK VELLEK
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Hospice: ANDROSCOGGIN HOME HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE
Hospital: CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY HOSPITAL
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