BRUCE WIETHARN Review - (OPHTHALMOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for BRUCE WIETHARN.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about BRUCE WIETHARN
In the briefest summary, BRUCE WIETHARN is a specialist in OPHTHALMOLOGY. No other specialties were noted. BRUCE WIETHARN attended TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1995. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 0 medical organization (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1255420782What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
BRUCE WIETHARN is a specialist in OPHTHALMOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.
OPHTHALMOLOGY: Ophthalmologists see patients for problems related to vision, such as glaucoma, and also perform cataract and Lasik eye surgery. Ophthalmologists can also prescribe glasses and contact lenses for vision correction, but often people go to Optometrists for this service as well. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for BRUCE WIETHARN
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 | 88.7 |
Final MIPS Score without CPB | 85.9 |
PI Category Score | 53 |
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.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination | |
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report | |
Diabetes: Eye Exam | |
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care | |
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information | |
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Receiving and Incorporating Health Information | |
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information | |
e-Prescribing | |
Clinical Data Registry Reporting | Yes |
Clinical Data Registry Reporting for Multiple Registry Engagement | Yes |
Collection and follow-up on patient experience and satisfaction data on beneficiary engagement | Yes |
Engagement of New Medicaid Patients and Follow-up | Yes |
Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal | Yes |
Evidenced-based techniques to promote self-management into usual care | Yes |
Financial Navigation Program | Yes |
ONC Direct Review Attestation | Yes |
Regular training in care coordination | Yes |
Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms. | Yes |
Security Risk Analysis | Yes |
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for BRUCE WIETHARN
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for BRUCE WIETHARN.
903 MEDICAL CTR DR
ARLINGTON, WA 98223
360-435-8595
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for BRUCE WIETHARN
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Medical Organizations:
BRUCE WIETHARN is not affiliated with any hospitals.
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