JAMES WHITAKER Review - (DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY)

Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for JAMES WHITAKER.

Data is as of March 07, 2024.

  The Most Important Data about JAMES WHITAKER

In the briefest summary, JAMES WHITAKER is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. No other specialties were noted. JAMES WHITAKER attended OTHER, graduating in 2007. He maintains 2 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):

1740488527

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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 JAMES WHITAKER. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the JAMES WHITAKER 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:

JAMES WHITAKER is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY: Radiologists review and interpret x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans and other types of imaging tests. However, there are some imaging tests that radiologists typically do not review. Cardiologists usually review their own echocardiograms and stress tests and Ob/Gyns usually review their own ultrasounds. Like Pathologists, Radiologists often do not directly interact with patients. Typically a technician performs the scan for the radiologist to review. (more information)

   Reviews and Ratings

MIPS Scores for JAMES WHITAKER

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 95.1
Final MIPS Score without CPB 89.3
PI Category Score 83.8
IA Category Score 40
Quality Category Score 88.2

Measures and Activities

These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.

Radiology: Exposure Dose Indices or Exposure Time and Number of Images Reported for Procedures Using Fluoroscopy
Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques 96%
Radiology: Inappropriate Use of Probably Benign Assessment Category in Screening Mammograms 0%
Radiology: Reminder System for Screening Mammograms 100%
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports 98%

   Office Locations and Phone Numbers for JAMES WHITAKER

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for JAMES WHITAKER.

601 S 8TH ST
GRIFFIN, GA 30224
770-228-2721

1050 MCDONOUGH RD
JACKSON, GA 30233
770-775-7861

   Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for JAMES WHITAKER

Doctors Groups:

SANDS IMAGING ASSOCIATES LLC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL

Hospital: PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL

Hospital: WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON HOSPITAL

Hospital: WELLSTAR SPALDING MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: WELLSTAR SYLVAN GROVE MEDICAL CENTER

   Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY that are similar to JAMES WHITAKER

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