GILBERT KEPECS Review - (RHEUMATOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for GILBERT KEPECS.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about GILBERT KEPECS
In the briefest summary, GILBERT KEPECS is a specialist in RHEUMATOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE. GILBERT KEPECS attended ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, graduating in 1986. He maintains 1 office locations. He is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1093710014What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
GILBERT KEPECS is a specialist in RHEUMATOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE.
RHEUMATOLOGY: Rheumatology is the field of medicine that is concerned with the evaluation and treatment of people with autoimmune conditions and joint diseases, including arthritis. Branches of rheumatology include basic research and clinical research, as well as clinical diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with these illnesses.A rheumatologist is a subspecialist in the nonsurgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, including autoimmune diseases and especially the many forms of arthritis... (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 GILBERT KEPECS
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 | 84.6 |
Final MIPS Score without CPB | 81.1 |
PI Category Score | 55 |
IA Category Score | 40 |
Quality Category Score | 90.2 |
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: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | |
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age | |
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | |
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | |
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information | |
e-Prescribing | |
Clinical Data Registry Reporting | Yes |
ONC Direct Review Attestation | Yes |
ONC-ACB Surveillance Attestation | Yes |
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Glucocorticoid Management | 100% |
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 |
Syndromic Surveillance Reporting Exclusion | Yes |
Use of certified EHR to capture patient reported outcomes | Yes |
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for GILBERT KEPECS
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for GILBERT KEPECS.
385 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 76012
201-498-9060
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for GILBERT KEPECS
Doctors Groups:
GILBERT KEPECS is not associated with any doctor groups.
Medical Organizations:
Home Health Care Agency: VALLEY HOME CARE INC.
Hospital: HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
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