WILLIAM VELASQUEZ Review - (MEDICAL ONCOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for WILLIAM VELASQUEZ.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about WILLIAM VELASQUEZ
In the briefest summary, WILLIAM VELASQUEZ is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include HEMATOLOGY, and INTERNAL MEDICINE. WILLIAM VELASQUEZ attended OTHER, graduating in 1968. He maintains 5 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1346201175What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
WILLIAM VELASQUEZ is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include HEMATOLOGY, 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)
HEMATOLOGY: A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia. Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of blood-related disorders.Becoming a hematologist requires 7 ... (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 WILLIAM VELASQUEZ
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.
No MIPS Scores are available for WILLIAM VELASQUEZ.
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 WILLIAM VELASQUEZ.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for WILLIAM VELASQUEZ
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 5 office locations for WILLIAM VELASQUEZ.
925 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
713-827-9525
2130 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
713-600-0900
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
713-275-3261
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
281-491-5511
10405 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77024
No phone number available
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for WILLIAM VELASQUEZ
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Hospital: MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
Hospital: MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
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