LAZEL AUGUSTUS Review - (INTERNAL MEDICINE)

Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for LAZEL AUGUSTUS.

Data is as of March 07, 2024.

  The Most Important Data about LAZEL AUGUSTUS

In the briefest summary, LAZEL AUGUSTUS is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted. LAZEL AUGUSTUS attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON, graduating in 1997. He maintains 2 office locations. He is affiliated with 11 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).

National Provider Number (NPI):

1215008537

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   Specialties and Sub-Specialties:

LAZEL AUGUSTUS is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted.

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 LAZEL AUGUSTUS

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 60.4
Final MIPS Score without CPB 54.5
PI Category Score
IA Category Score 40
Quality Category Score 46.5

Measures and Activities

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

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Chronic Anticoagulation Therapy
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Therapy - Diabetes or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF < 40%) 55%
Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop Yes
Implementation of medication management practice improvements Yes

   Office Locations and Phone Numbers for LAZEL AUGUSTUS

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for LAZEL AUGUSTUS.

1000 S BECKHAM AVE
TYLER, TX 75701
903-597-0351

800 E DAWSON
TYLER, TX 75701
903-593-8441

   Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for LAZEL AUGUSTUS

Doctors Groups:

LAZEL AUGUSTUS is not associated with any doctor groups.

Medical Organizations:

Hospice: HOSPICE OF EAST TEXAS

Hospice: LEGACY HOSPICE

Hospice: HOSPICE PLUS

Hospice: HARBOR HOSPICE 27 LP

Hospital: CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL

Hospital: UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Nursing Home: Rose Trail Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home: Petal Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home: Azalea Heights

Nursing Home: Park Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home: The Heights of Tyler

   Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in INTERNAL MEDICINE that are similar to LAZEL AUGUSTUS

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