HOWARD BLAU Review - (CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY))
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for HOWARD BLAU.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about HOWARD BLAU
In the briefest summary, HOWARD BLAU is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). No other specialties were noted. HOWARD BLAU attended OTHER, graduating in 1988. He maintains 2 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):
1164476495What 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 HOWARD BLAU. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the HOWARD BLAU 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:
HOWARD BLAU is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). No other specialties were noted.
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)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for HOWARD BLAU
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 | 73.1 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 68.7 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 63.2 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Advance Care Plan | |
| Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy | |
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | |
| Engagement of New Medicaid Patients and Follow-up | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for HOWARD BLAU
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for HOWARD BLAU.
1950 ROUTE 27
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 89021
732-422-2300
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 89011
732-745-8600
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for HOWARD BLAU
Doctors Groups:
SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Hospital: SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY) that are similar to HOWARD BLAU
Sometimes the doctor you see isn't a good fit or you want to get a second opinions. This is a list of nearby doctors with the same specialization as HOWARD BLAU.
