MATTHEW SHAFFER Review - (MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS))
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for MATTHEW SHAFFER.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about MATTHEW SHAFFER
In the briefest summary, MATTHEW SHAFFER is a specialist in MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS). Other specialties include DERMATOLOGY. MATTHEW SHAFFER attended UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL), graduating in 2000. 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):
1487620167What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
MATTHEW SHAFFER is a specialist in MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS). Other specialties include DERMATOLOGY.
MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS): Developed in 1938 by a general surgeon, Frederic E. Mohs, Mohs surgery is microscopically controlled surgery used to treat both common and rare types of skin cancer. During the surgery, after each removal of tissue and while the patient waits, the tissue is examined for cancer cells. That examination dictates the decision for additional tissue removal. Mohs surgery is the gold standard method for obtaining complete margin control during removal of a skin cancer (complete circumferential peripher... (more information)
DERMATOLOGY: Dermatologists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the hair, skin, and nails. This may include treating rashes or acne, diagnosing melanoma (skin cancer), and much more. In addition to this, dermatoligists also perform many aesthetic procedures that are paid for out of pocket rather than by insurance. Such procedures include Botox injections, laser skin treatments, and more. After medical school, dermatologists must attend dermatology residency. Fellowships are not required, but some derma... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for MATTHEW SHAFFER
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 | 45 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 45 |
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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 MATTHEW SHAFFER.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for MATTHEW SHAFFER
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for MATTHEW SHAFFER.
828 ELMHURST BLVD
SALINA, KS 67401
785-827-2500
2707 VINE ST
HAYS, KS 67601
785-628-3231
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for MATTHEW SHAFFER
Doctors Groups:
HEARTLAND DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN CANCER CENTER, PA
Medical Organizations:
MATTHEW SHAFFER is not affiliated with any hospitals.
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