WILLIAM HOUCK Review - (HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY)
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Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about WILLIAM HOUCK
In the briefest summary, WILLIAM HOUCK is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, and HEMATOLOGY. WILLIAM HOUCK attended OTHER, graduating in 1998. He maintains 4 office locations. He is a part of 2 medical groups. He is affiliated with 5 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1568406288What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
WILLIAM HOUCK is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, and HEMATOLOGY.
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)
INTERNAL MEDICINE: General internists provide primary care to adult patients. Internists usually have more hospital-based training than family practitioners. They may have an office-based practice or work as a hospitalist primarily seeing patients in the hospital. These physicians attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. Internists may then choose to pursue a fellowship to sub-specialize in a variety of other areas, like endocrinology (hormone-related conditions) or cardiology (heart-relat... (more information)
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY: Medical oncology is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. A medical oncologist’s job is to take care of cancer patients by using things like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist will work with other doctors to create a treatment plan that’s best for you. They’ll explain your cancer diagnosis to you, including the type and what stage you have. They’ll also help you manage your cancer sympt... (more information)
HEMATOLOGY: A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia. Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of blood-related disorders.Becoming a hematologist requires 7 ... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for WILLIAM HOUCK
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 WILLIAM HOUCK.
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 WILLIAM HOUCK.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for WILLIAM HOUCK
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 4 office locations for WILLIAM HOUCK.
400 CAMPUS BLVD
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
540-662-1108
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
No phone number available
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
No phone number available
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
410-502-4340
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for WILLIAM HOUCK
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: PAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Hospital: SHENANDOAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Hospital: VALLEY HEALTH WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Hospital: WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Hospital: WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
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