DOUGLAS BRANDOFF Review - (HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for DOUGLAS BRANDOFF.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about DOUGLAS BRANDOFF
In the briefest summary, DOUGLAS BRANDOFF is a specialist in HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE. Other specialties include HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, and MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. DOUGLAS BRANDOFF attended ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, graduating in 1999. 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):
1891786802What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
DOUGLAS BRANDOFF is a specialist in HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE. Other specialties include HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, and MEDICAL ONCOLOGY.
HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE: Hospice is available to people living with an end-stage disease including cancer, pulmonary disease, ALS, heart disease, HIV-AIDS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and any other life-threatening illness. Hospice care is available to patients who no longer wish treatment directed at curing their disease. The hospice benefit is flexible. Initially, a physician certifies that the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, if the disease follows its normal course. The first two certifications are ... (more information)
HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY: Hematologists-Oncologists also known as Heme Oncs, merge training in two medical specialties to provide healthcare services for blood diseases and cancers of all forms. Hematology-Oncology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating of patient with blood abnormalities as well as malignant diseases. Although Oncology (cancer) and Hematology (blood) are two distinct medical sub-specialties of Internal Medicine, they frequently overlap since many tumors influence the blood and vi... (more information)
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)
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 DOUGLAS BRANDOFF
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 DOUGLAS BRANDOFF.
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 DOUGLAS BRANDOFF.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for DOUGLAS BRANDOFF
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for DOUGLAS BRANDOFF.
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 22155
No phone number available
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for DOUGLAS BRANDOFF
Doctors Groups:
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
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