THOMAS DOWNES Review - (GENERAL SURGERY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for THOMAS DOWNES.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about THOMAS DOWNES
In the briefest summary, THOMAS DOWNES is a specialist in GENERAL SURGERY. No other specialties were noted. THOMAS DOWNES attended UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1985. He maintains 2 office locations. He is affiliated with 1 medical organization (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1689725814What 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 THOMAS DOWNES. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the THOMAS DOWNES 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:
THOMAS DOWNES is a specialist in GENERAL SURGERY. No other specialties were noted.
GENERAL SURGERY: Most surgeons begin their training as general surgeons, then can sub-specialize or stay general surgeons. General surgeons perform gall bladder removals, hernia repairs, and some breast and skin surgery. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for THOMAS DOWNES
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 | 100 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 100 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | |
| Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report | |
| Breast Cancer Screening | |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | |
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure | 50% |
| Engagement of New Medicaid Patients and Follow-up | Yes |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 100% |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 100% |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for THOMAS DOWNES
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for THOMAS DOWNES.
2525 US HWY 431
BOAZ, AL 35957
256-593-1611
7938 AL HWY 69
GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976
256-571-8755
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for THOMAS DOWNES
Doctors Groups:
THOMAS DOWNES is not associated with any doctor groups.
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS
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