HOWARD BLACK Review - (COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY))
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for HOWARD BLACK.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about HOWARD BLACK
In the briefest summary, HOWARD BLACK is a specialist in COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY). Other specialties include GENERAL SURGERY. HOWARD BLACK attended TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1986. He maintains 4 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):
1215047626What 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 BLACK. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the HOWARD BLACK 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 BLACK is a specialist in COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY). Other specialties include GENERAL SURGERY.
COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY): These surgeons operate on hemorrhoids and remove tumors from colon cancer. Proctologist is the old and somewhat out-of-date term for a colorectal surgeon. (more information)
GENERAL SURGERY: Most surgeons begin their training as general surgeons, then can sub-specialize or stay general surgeons. General surgeons perform gall bladder removals, hernia repairs, and some breast and skin surgery. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for HOWARD BLACK
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 | 99.6 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 95 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 94.1 |
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 HOWARD BLACK.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for HOWARD BLACK
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 4 office locations for HOWARD BLACK.
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
No phone number available
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
814-889-7500
1400 9TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
814-941-8811
1414 9TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
814-946-1655
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for HOWARD BLACK
Doctors Groups:
UPMC ALTOONA REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: UPMC ALTOONA
Hospital: UPMC BEDFORD MEMORIAL
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