LYNN SCHUCHTER Review - (MEDICAL ONCOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for LYNN SCHUCHTER.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about LYNN SCHUCHTER
In the briefest summary, LYNN SCHUCHTER is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE, and INTERNAL MEDICINE. LYNN SCHUCHTER attended CHICAGO HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE, graduating in 1982. She maintains 2 office locations. She is a part of 1 medical group. She is affiliated with 2 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1285675918What 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 LYNN SCHUCHTER. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the LYNN SCHUCHTER 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:
LYNN SCHUCHTER is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE, and INTERNAL MEDICINE.
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY: Medical oncology is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. A medical oncologist’s job is to take care of cancer patients by using things like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist will work with other doctors to create a treatment plan that’s best for you. They’ll explain your cancer diagnosis to you, including the type and what stage you have. They’ll also help you manage your cancer sympt... (more information)
HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE: Hospice is available to people living with an end-stage disease including cancer, pulmonary disease, ALS, heart disease, HIV-AIDS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and any other life-threatening illness. Hospice care is available to patients who no longer wish treatment directed at curing their disease. The hospice benefit is flexible. Initially, a physician certifies that the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, if the disease follows its normal course. The first two certifications are ... (more information)
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 LYNN SCHUCHTER
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 | 89.2 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 85.3 |
| PI Category Score | 78 |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 85.2 |
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 LYNN SCHUCHTER.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for LYNN SCHUCHTER
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for LYNN SCHUCHTER.
3400 SPRUCE ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
215-662-2737
3400 CIVIC CTR BLVD 2
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
215-614-1618
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for LYNN SCHUCHTER
Doctors Groups:
UNIVERSITY OF PENN - MEDICAL GROUP
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
Hospital: HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA
Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY that are similar to LYNN SCHUCHTER
Sometimes the doctor you see isn't a good fit or you want to get a second opinions. This is a list of nearby doctors with the same specialization as LYNN SCHUCHTER.
