BERNARD BALLOU Review - (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for BERNARD BALLOU.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about BERNARD BALLOU
In the briefest summary, BERNARD BALLOU is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted. BERNARD BALLOU attended UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1985. He maintains 1 office locations. He is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1598773483What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
BERNARD BALLOU is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted.
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)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for BERNARD BALLOU
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 | 78.8 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 75.7 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 71.4 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Breast Cancer Screening | |
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | |
| Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age | |
| Completion of an Accredited Safety or Quality Improvement Program | Yes |
| Consultation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Yes |
| Tobacco use | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for BERNARD BALLOU
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for BERNARD BALLOU.
3720 NW 83RD ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32606
352-336-3050
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for BERNARD BALLOU
Doctors Groups:
BERNARD BALLOU is not associated with any doctor groups.
Medical Organizations:
Home Health Care Agency: KINDRED AT HOME
Hospital: HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
Hospital: UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL
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