VERNON HURST Review - (DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for VERNON HURST.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about VERNON HURST
In the briefest summary, VERNON HURST is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. No other specialties were noted. VERNON HURST attended VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1996. He maintains 1 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):
1275582041What 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 VERNON HURST. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the VERNON HURST 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:
VERNON HURST is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY: Radiologists review and interpret x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans and other types of imaging tests. However, there are some imaging tests that radiologists typically do not review. Cardiologists usually review their own echocardiograms and stress tests and Ob/Gyns usually review their own ultrasounds. Like Pathologists, Radiologists often do not directly interact with patients. Typically a technician performs the scan for the radiologist to review. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for VERNON HURST
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 | 81.2 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 76.6 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 72.4 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques | 96% |
| Radiology: Inappropriate Use of Probably Benign Assessment Category in Screening Mammograms | 1% |
| Radiology: Reminder System for Screening Mammograms | 100% |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for VERNON HURST
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for VERNON HURST.
1201 7TH AVE SE
DECATUR, AL 35601
256-341-2606
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for VERNON HURST
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS
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