FRANZ VELARDE Review - (DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for FRANZ VELARDE.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about FRANZ VELARDE
In the briefest summary, FRANZ VELARDE is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY. FRANZ VELARDE attended OTHER, graduating in 1991. He maintains 5 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1093795494What 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 FRANZ VELARDE. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the FRANZ VELARDE 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:
FRANZ VELARDE is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY.
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY: Radiologists review and interpret x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans and other types of imaging tests. However, there are some imaging tests that radiologists typically do not review. Cardiologists usually review their own echocardiograms and stress tests and Ob/Gyns usually review their own ultrasounds. Like Pathologists, Radiologists often do not directly interact with patients. Typically a technician performs the scan for the radiologist to review. (more information)
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY: Interventional radiology (IR) is a way to diagnose and treat cancer and other conditions without major surgery.With IR, your doctor looks inside your body with imaging tests such as ultrasounds, CT scans, or MRIs. Then they use small tools, like needles and tubes, to do a procedure or give treatment right where you need it. During these procedures, your doctor can put tools into your body through tiny cuts that can be as small as a pinhole. Interventional radiology helps with cancer in a number ... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for FRANZ VELARDE
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 | 67.6 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 57.6 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 50.1 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Radiology: Exposure Dose Indices or Exposure Time and Number of Images Reported for Procedures Using Fluoroscopy | |
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes |
| Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques | 95% |
| Radiology: Inappropriate Use of Probably Benign Assessment Category in Screening Mammograms | 1% |
| Radiology: Reminder System for Screening Mammograms | 0% |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for FRANZ VELARDE
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 5 office locations for FRANZ VELARDE.
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
956-544-1400
26 S CORIA ST B
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
956-546-8677
5501 S EXPRESSWAY
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
956-365-1000
2925 N AUGUSTA NATIONAL DR
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
956-421-3041
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
956-389-1100
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for FRANZ VELARDE
Doctors Groups:
VALLEY RADIOLOGISTS AND ASSOCIATES
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: DOCTORS HOSPTAL AT RENAISSANCE
Hospital: VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE
Hospital: VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY that are similar to FRANZ VELARDE
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