EDWARD KOST Review - (GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for EDWARD KOST.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about EDWARD KOST
In the briefest summary, EDWARD KOST is a specialist in GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY. EDWARD KOST attended UNIFORMED SERVICES UHS FE HEBERT SCHOOL OF MED, graduating in 1989. He maintains 2 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 1 medical organization (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1184615452What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
EDWARD KOST is a specialist in GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY.
GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY: Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on treatment for cancers of the biological female reproductive organs. A gynecologic oncologist cares for people who have these conditions, diagnosing their cancers and recommending the best treatment. Gynecologic oncologists look for tumors in a person’s reproductive organs and determine if the disease has spread to other parts of the body, too. That helps them make sure a person gets timely and appropriate treatment for the... (more information)
OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY: Ob/Gyns provide well-woman exams, care for expecting mothers, deliver babies and perform surgery on the female reproductive system: uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for EDWARD KOST
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 | 95.1 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 87.4 |
| PI Category Score | 58 |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 100 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
There is no measure or activity data for EDWARD KOST.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for EDWARD KOST
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for EDWARD KOST.
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
210-358-3400
8300 FLOYD CURL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
210-450-9000
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for EDWARD KOST
Doctors Groups:
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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