JOHN NICHOLSON Review - (HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY)

Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for JOHN NICHOLSON.

Data is as of March 07, 2024.

  The Most Important Data about JOHN NICHOLSON

In the briefest summary, JOHN NICHOLSON is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY. No other specialties were noted. JOHN NICHOLSON attended UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 2011. He maintains 1 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):

1548550833

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   Specialties and Sub-Specialties:

JOHN NICHOLSON is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY: Hematologists-Oncologists also known as Heme Oncs, merge training in two medical specialties to provide healthcare services for blood diseases and cancers of all forms. Hematology-Oncology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating of patient with blood abnormalities as well as malignant diseases. Although Oncology (cancer) and Hematology (blood) are two distinct medical sub-specialties of Internal Medicine, they frequently overlap since many tumors influence the blood and vi... (more information)

   Reviews and Ratings

MIPS Scores for JOHN NICHOLSON

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 99
Final MIPS Score without CPB 93.7
PI Category Score 79
IA Category Score 40
Quality Category Score 100

Measures and Activities

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Oncology: Advance Care Planning in Metastatic Cancer Patients
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Plan of Care for Moderate to Severe Pain
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
e-Prescribing
Clinical Data Registry Reporting Yes
Controlling High Blood Pressure 62%
Immunization Registry Reporting Yes
Implementation of medication management practice improvements Yes
ONC Direct Review Attestation Yes
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 64%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 56%
Security Risk Analysis Yes
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Receiving and Incorporating Health Information Exclusion Yes
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information Exclusion Yes
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly 2%
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols Yes

   Office Locations and Phone Numbers for JOHN NICHOLSON

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for JOHN NICHOLSON.

3601 CCI DR
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
No phone number available

   Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for JOHN NICHOLSON

Doctors Groups:

ONCOLOGY SPECIALTIES, P.C.

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL

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