HOWARD KAUFMAN Review - (SURGICAL ONCOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for HOWARD KAUFMAN.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about HOWARD KAUFMAN
In the briefest summary, HOWARD KAUFMAN is a specialist in SURGICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include GENERAL SURGERY. HOWARD KAUFMAN attended LOGAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, graduating in 1986. He maintains 2 office locations. He is a part of 2 medical groups. He is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1376627109What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
HOWARD KAUFMAN is a specialist in SURGICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include GENERAL SURGERY.
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY: These surgeons remove all types of tumors throughout the body, so there can be overlap with other surgical specialties. For example, a breast tumor could be removed by a surgical oncologist, general surgeon or a gynecologic oncologist (more on them below). These surgeons typically operate on soft-tissue tumors called sarcoma and a type of skin melanoma. (more information)
GENERAL SURGERY: Most surgeons begin their training as general surgeons, then can sub-specialize or stay general surgeons. General surgeons perform gall bladder removals, hernia repairs, and some breast and skin surgery. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for HOWARD KAUFMAN
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 HOWARD KAUFMAN.
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 HOWARD KAUFMAN.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for HOWARD KAUFMAN
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for HOWARD KAUFMAN.
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 21143
617-523-7900
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 21142
617-726-2000
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for HOWARD KAUFMAN
Doctors Groups:
MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR ASSOCIATES, INC
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Hospital: MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY -
Hospital: MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
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