JAMES LEITHEAD Review - (GENERAL SURGERY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for JAMES LEITHEAD.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about JAMES LEITHEAD
In the briefest summary, JAMES LEITHEAD is a specialist in GENERAL SURGERY. No other specialties were noted. JAMES LEITHEAD attended LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS, graduating in 2010. He maintains 4 office locations. He is a part of 2 medical groups. He is affiliated with 2 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1437473469What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
JAMES LEITHEAD is a specialist in GENERAL SURGERY. No other specialties were noted.
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 JAMES LEITHEAD
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 | 91.3 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 82.7 |
| PI Category Score | 64 |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 88.1 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Patient-Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication | |
| Implementation of condition-specific chronic disease self-management support programs | Yes |
| Implementation of improvements that contribute to more timely communication of test results | Yes |
| Perioperative Care: Selection of Prophylactic Antibiotic - First OR Second-Generation Cephalosporin | 100% |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for JAMES LEITHEAD
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 4 office locations for JAMES LEITHEAD.
2000 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
504-702-3000
2832 BURDETTE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125
504-866-2741
3100 GALLERIA DR
METAIRIE, LA 70001
504-934-3000
7015 HWY 190 E SERVICE RD
COVINGTON, LA 70433
985-234-3000
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for JAMES LEITHEAD
Doctors Groups:
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS FACULTY G
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Hospital: UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
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