RICHARD BELKIN Review - (PULMONARY DISEASE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for RICHARD BELKIN.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about RICHARD BELKIN
In the briefest summary, RICHARD BELKIN is a specialist in PULMONARY DISEASE. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE. RICHARD BELKIN attended PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, graduating in 1997. He maintains 1 office locations. He is affiliated with 5 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1659380178What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
RICHARD BELKIN is a specialist in PULMONARY DISEASE. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE.
PULMONARY DISEASE: Pulmonologists treat the cardio-pulmonary system, which consists of the heart, lungs, and organs involved in the respiratory process. They may work in office settings to treat patients with breathing disorders, severe allergies, lung problems, and other respiratory diseases. They may also treat patients with pulmonary disease who are in the intensive care unit (ICU). Aspiring pulmonologists attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. They then attend fellowship training for... (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)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for RICHARD BELKIN
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 | 100 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 99.3 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 99.2 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | |
| Breast Cancer Screening | |
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | |
| Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk | |
| COVID-19 Clinical Trials | Yes |
| Cervical Cancer Screening | 0% |
| Completion of an Accredited Safety or Quality Improvement Program | Yes |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure | 86% |
| Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%) | 90% |
| Implementation of formal quality improvement methods, practice changes, or other practice improvement processes | Yes |
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes |
| Use of telehealth services that expand practice access | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for RICHARD BELKIN
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for RICHARD BELKIN.
2403 CASTILLO ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
805-898-8840
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for RICHARD BELKIN
Doctors Groups:
RICHARD BELKIN is not associated with any doctor groups.
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Hospital: LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Hospital: SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
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