CHRISTOPHER HOWARD Review - (MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for CHRISTOPHER HOWARD.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about CHRISTOPHER HOWARD
In the briefest summary, CHRISTOPHER HOWARD is a specialist in MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY. Other specialties include ANESTHESIOLOGY, DENTIST, and ORAL SURGERY. CHRISTOPHER HOWARD attended UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB), graduating in 1992. He maintains 2 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):
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
CHRISTOPHER HOWARD is a specialist in MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY. Other specialties include ANESTHESIOLOGY, DENTIST, and ORAL SURGERY.
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY: Maxillofacial surgeons, sometimes called oral and maxillofacial surgeons, are trained to handle a wide variety of conditions and injuries that affect the head, neck, mouth, jaw, and face. Maxillofacial surgeons are qualified to treat a number of conditions related to the head and neck area, including: Misaligned jaws, Impacted wisdom teeth, Oral reconstructive surgery, Cancers of the head and neck, and Dental implants. These surgeons are also trained in anesthesia and pain control, with a focus ... (more information)
ANESTHESIOLOGY: Anesthesiologists perform the sedation for surgery and other procedures. They also provide local anesthesia for mothers during delivery by inserting an epidural in the low back. There is also a sub-specialty of anesthesiology called Pain Medicine. Pain Medicine doctors evaluate and treat patients with various chronic pain conditions. Aspiring anesthesiologists must attend medical school followed by a residency program for anesthesiology. There are numerous subspecialties of anesthesiology the... (more information)
DENTIST: Dentists are trained professionals who help care for the teeth and mouth. Regularly seeing a dentist can help you to maintain a good level of dental health, which may have a direct impact on your overall well-being. A dentist has many responsibilities, and one of the most important is promoting good dental hygiene. This helps to prevent complications in your mouth or other parts of the body. A dentist also diagnoses and treats problems of the gums, teeth, and mouth. Dentists use modern technolog... (more information)
ORAL SURGERY: Both general dentists and oral surgeons must complete dental school after receiving a bachelor’s degree. In dental school, which typically takes four years of full-time study, students take coursework in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and oral surgery. Dental students also complete clinical practicum experiences, gaining hands-on training in how to diagnose and treat dental problems.After completing dental school and earning the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for CHRISTOPHER HOWARD
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 CHRISTOPHER HOWARD.
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 CHRISTOPHER HOWARD.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for CHRISTOPHER HOWARD
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for CHRISTOPHER HOWARD.
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
317-274-8300
1121 W MICHIGAN ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
317-274-7433
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for CHRISTOPHER HOWARD
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CHRISTOPHER HOWARD is not affiliated with any hospitals.
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