STEPHEN WALTER Review - (PATHOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for STEPHEN WALTER.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about STEPHEN WALTER
In the briefest summary, STEPHEN WALTER is a specialist in PATHOLOGY. No other specialties were noted. STEPHEN WALTER attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO, graduating in 1996. He maintains 1 office locations. He is affiliated with 1 medical organization (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1568408235What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
STEPHEN WALTER is a specialist in PATHOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.
PATHOLOGY: athologists typically do not interact with their patients because they are specialized in examining biopsy specimens. A biopsy is a small piece of tissue—from the skin or a colon polyp for example—that is commonly examined under a microscope. Another physician will perform the biopsy (e.g., dermatologist or surgeon) and then give it to the pathologist for review. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for STEPHEN WALTER
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 | 52.9 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 47.6 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 38.3 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for STEPHEN WALTER
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for STEPHEN WALTER.
801 CLARKSVILLE ST
PARIS, TX 75460
903-784-7210
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for STEPHEN WALTER
Doctors Groups:
STEPHEN WALTER is not associated with any doctor groups.
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: PARIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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