DIRK ELSTON Review - (DERMATOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for DIRK ELSTON.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about DIRK ELSTON
In the briefest summary, DIRK ELSTON is a specialist in DERMATOLOGY. Other specialties include PATHOLOGY. DIRK ELSTON attended JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY, graduating in 1982. He maintains 5 office locations. He is a part of 2 medical groups. He is affiliated with 2 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1669449161What is this page all about?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") compiles and distributes more than 17 tables of data on medical professionals on a sporadic basis. Some of the tables contain more than a million records which makes it very difficult to manage them. There is a lot of information to pour through when trying to understand DIRK ELSTON. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the DIRK ELSTON does, their affiliations and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: Specialities, Ratings, Office Locations, Affiliations, and Other Doctors.
Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
DIRK ELSTON is a specialist in DERMATOLOGY. Other specialties include PATHOLOGY.
DERMATOLOGY: Dermatologists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the hair, skin, and nails. This may include treating rashes or acne, diagnosing melanoma (skin cancer), and much more. In addition to this, dermatoligists also perform many aesthetic procedures that are paid for out of pocket rather than by insurance. Such procedures include Botox injections, laser skin treatments, and more. After medical school, dermatologists must attend dermatology residency. Fellowships are not required, but some derma... (more information)
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 DIRK ELSTON
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 DIRK ELSTON.
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 DIRK ELSTON.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for DIRK ELSTON
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 5 office locations for DIRK ELSTON.
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
843-792-4185
2060 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
843-792-1414
167 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
843-792-1414
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
843-792-1414
1600 MIDTOWN AVE
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
843-792-1414
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for DIRK ELSTON
Doctors Groups:
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: MUSC HEALTH FLORENCE MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: MUSC MEDICAL CENTER
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