GEORGE FORD III Review - (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for GEORGE FORD III.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about GEORGE FORD III
In the briefest summary, GEORGE FORD III is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted. GEORGE FORD III attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1976. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 1 medical organization (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1841275443What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
GEORGE FORD III is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted.
INTERNAL MEDICINE: General internists provide primary care to adult patients. Internists usually have more hospital-based training than family practitioners. They may have an office-based practice or work as a hospitalist primarily seeing patients in the hospital. These physicians attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. Internists may then choose to pursue a fellowship to sub-specialize in a variety of other areas, like endocrinology (hormone-related conditions) or cardiology (heart-relat... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for GEORGE FORD III
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 | 99.8 |
Final MIPS Score without CPB | 95.2 |
PI Category Score | 84 |
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.
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information | |
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | |
Colorectal Cancer Screening | |
Breast Cancer Screening | |
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | |
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | |
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy | |
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk | |
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information | |
e-Prescribing | |
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | |
Controlling High Blood Pressure | 63% |
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy - Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF < 40%) | 87% |
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%) | 43% |
Immunization Registry Reporting | Yes |
Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop | Yes |
Implementation of fall screening and assessment programs | Yes |
Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes |
ONC Direct Review Attestation | Yes |
Public Health Registry Reporting | Yes |
Security Risk Analysis | Yes |
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Receiving and Incorporating Health Information Exclusion | Yes |
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for GEORGE FORD III
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for GEORGE FORD III.
1139 E SONTERRA BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
210-404-0000
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for GEORGE FORD III
Doctors Groups:
METHODIST PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PLLC
Medical Organizations:
Home Health Care Agency: THERACARE HOME HEALTH
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