STEVEN HEDDINGER Review - (MEDICAL ONCOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for STEVEN HEDDINGER.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about STEVEN HEDDINGER
In the briefest summary, STEVEN HEDDINGER is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include HEMATOLOGY. STEVEN HEDDINGER attended OTHER, graduating in 1995. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 4 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1750344743What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
STEVEN HEDDINGER is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include HEMATOLOGY.
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)
HEMATOLOGY: A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia. Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of blood-related disorders.Becoming a hematologist requires 7 ... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for STEVEN HEDDINGER
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 STEVEN HEDDINGER.
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 STEVEN HEDDINGER.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for STEVEN HEDDINGER
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for STEVEN HEDDINGER.
1221 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
515-282-2921
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for STEVEN HEDDINGER
Doctors Groups:
MISSION CANCER AND BLOOD, PLLC
Medical Organizations:
Hospice: UNITYPOINT HOSPICE
Hospital: GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: MERCYONE DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI
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