FARSHAD MALEKMEHR Review - (CARDIAC SURGERY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for FARSHAD MALEKMEHR.
Data is as of November 16, 2023.
A Review of the Data
Prepared by Richard Saunders as of November 16, 2023.
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 FARSHAD MALEKMEHR. Luckily, we are here to help! I’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the FARSHAD MALEKMEHR 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.
In the briefest summary, FARSHAD MALEKMEHR is a specialist in CARDIAC SURGERY. No other specialties were noted. FARSHAD MALEKMEHR attended GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1989. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 5 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1710904651Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
FARSHAD MALEKMEHR is a specialist in CARDIAC SURGERY. No other specialties were noted.
CARDIAC SURGERY: A cardiac surgeon is a medical doctor who has advanced education and training in performing surgery on the heart and the major blood vessels around it. They may belong to different specialties or may choose to specialize in certain types of heart procedures, such as procedures done on children. (more information)
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)
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)
THORACIC SURGERY: Thoracic surgeons -- who are often grouped with cardiac, or heart, specialists for cardiothoracic surgery -- operate on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels inside the chest, as well as the bony structures and tissues that form and support the chest cavity.Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing one person every 36 seconds. Experts estimate that someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Lung cancer is the third most common cancer and the leadi... (more information)
VASCULAR SURGERY: A vascular surgeon has expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients with disorders of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems, excluding vessels of the brain and the heart. Certified Vascular Surgeons have significant experience in providing comprehensive care to patients with all types of vascular disease, including diagnosis, medical treatment and reconstructive vascular surgical and endovascular techniques. Common interventions performed by vascular surgeons include the opening of... (more information)
FARSHAD MALEKMEHR Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for FARSHAD MALEKMEHR
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 | 45 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 45 |
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Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for FARSHAD MALEKMEHR
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for FARSHAD MALEKMEHR.
16311 VEBTURA BLVD
ENCINO, CA 91436
818-908-9752
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for FARSHAD MALEKMEHR
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
Hospital: MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Hospital: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD
Hospital: VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in CARDIAC SURGERY that are similar to FARSHAD MALEKMEHR
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