BRIAN SHIMKUS Review - (MEDICAL ONCOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for BRIAN SHIMKUS.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about BRIAN SHIMKUS
In the briefest summary, BRIAN SHIMKUS is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. No other specialties were noted. BRIAN SHIMKUS attended MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1998. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1730164591What 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 BRIAN SHIMKUS. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the BRIAN SHIMKUS 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:
BRIAN SHIMKUS is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY: Medical oncology is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. A medical oncologist’s job is to take care of cancer patients by using things like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist will work with other doctors to create a treatment plan that’s best for you. They’ll explain your cancer diagnosis to you, including the type and what stage you have. They’ll also help you manage your cancer sympt... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for BRIAN SHIMKUS
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.
| Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | |
| Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report | |
| 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 | |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | |
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | |
| Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified | |
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure | 53% |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 94% |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 93% |
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 16% |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for BRIAN SHIMKUS
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for BRIAN SHIMKUS.
3201 S AUSTIN AVE
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
512-358-9428
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for BRIAN SHIMKUS
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Home Health Care Agency: CAPITOL HOME HEALTH
Hospice: PALOMA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Hospital: ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER
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