LORI HICKSON Review - (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for LORI HICKSON.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about LORI HICKSON
In the briefest summary, LORI HICKSON is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted. LORI HICKSON attended OTHER, graduating in 1996. She maintains 2 office locations. She is a part of 1 medical group. She is affiliated with 5 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1235196163What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
LORI HICKSON 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 LORI HICKSON
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 | 100 |
Final MIPS Score without CPB | 100 |
PI Category Score | |
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.
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | |
Colorectal Cancer Screening | |
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report | |
Breast Cancer Screening | |
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | |
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | |
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk | |
Diabetes: Eye Exam | |
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | |
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | |
Chronic Care and Preventative Care Management for Empaneled Patients | Yes |
Consultation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Yes |
Controlling High Blood Pressure | 84% |
Depression screening | Yes |
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%) | 47% |
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 |
Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes |
Tobacco use | Yes |
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 9% |
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for LORI HICKSON
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for LORI HICKSON.
1762 E COMMON ST
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
830-730-8580
1770 STATE HWY 46 W
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
830-730-4125
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for LORI HICKSON
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Home Health Care Agency: CHRISTUS HOMECARE
Hospital: CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITAL
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