NICHOLAS RUGGIERO Review - (INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for NICHOLAS RUGGIERO.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about NICHOLAS RUGGIERO
In the briefest summary, NICHOLAS RUGGIERO is a specialist in INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY. Other specialties include PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE. NICHOLAS RUGGIERO attended JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY, graduating in 2001. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 2 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1669686978What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
NICHOLAS RUGGIERO is a specialist in INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY. Other specialties include PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE.
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY: Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter based treatment of structural heart diseases. An interventional cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the heart and blood vessels using nonsurgical, catheter-based procedures and specialized imaging techniques. Interventional cardiologists treat coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, and congenital heart disease, among other heart problems. Interventiona... (more information)
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), also known as peripheral vascular disease or peripheral artery disease, is plaque buildup in your leg arteries that carry oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from your heart to your arms and legs. Shaped like hollow tubes, arteries have a smooth lining that prevents blood from clotting and promotes steady blood flow. When you have peripheral artery disease, plaque (made of fat, cholesterol and other substances) that forms gradually inside your artery walls slowly na... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for NICHOLAS RUGGIERO
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 NICHOLAS RUGGIERO.
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 NICHOLAS RUGGIERO.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for NICHOLAS RUGGIERO
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for NICHOLAS RUGGIERO.
925 CHESTNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
215-955-5050
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for NICHOLAS RUGGIERO
Doctors Groups:
JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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