GEORGE WELCH Review - (CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY))

Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for GEORGE WELCH.

Data is as of March 07, 2024.

  The Most Important Data about GEORGE WELCH

In the briefest summary, GEORGE WELCH is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Other specialties include DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. GEORGE WELCH attended UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1991. He maintains 5 office locations. He is a part of 3 medical groups. He is affiliated with 2 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).

National Provider Number (NPI):

1144258336

   What 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 GEORGE WELCH. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the GEORGE WELCH 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:

GEORGE WELCH is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Other specialties include DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY.

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)

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)

   Reviews and Ratings

MIPS Scores for GEORGE WELCH

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 93.7
Final MIPS Score without CPB 89.2
PI Category Score 67
IA Category Score 40
Quality Category Score 98.4

Measures and Activities

These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
Chronic Care and Preventative Care Management for Empaneled Patients Yes
Clinical Data Registry Reporting Yes
Depression screening Yes
Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal Yes
Implementation of fall screening and assessment programs Yes
Implementation of medication management practice improvements Yes
ONC Direct Review Attestation Yes
ONC-ACB Surveillance 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
Tobacco use Yes
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols Yes
e-Prescribing Exclusion Yes

   Office Locations and Phone Numbers for GEORGE WELCH

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 5 office locations for GEORGE WELCH.

50 SULLIVAN ST
PORTLAND, ME 41035
877-972-9247

891 BRIGHTON AVE
PORTLAND, ME 41021
800-786-8015

115 GIBRALTAR RD
HORSHAM, PA 19044
800-786-8015

1535 SLATE CREEK RD
GRUNDY, VA 24614
276-935-1000

3801 COMPUTER DR
RALEIGH, NC 27609
800-786-8015

   Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for GEORGE WELCH

Doctors Groups:

EMERGENCE TELERADIOLOGY LLC

REONO BERTAGNOLLI A MEDICAL GROUP

BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL INC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL

Hospital: CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC

   Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY) that are similar to GEORGE WELCH

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