VIJAY KUMAR Review - (RHEUMATOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for VIJAY KUMAR.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about VIJAY KUMAR
In the briefest summary, VIJAY KUMAR is a specialist in RHEUMATOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE. VIJAY KUMAR attended OTHER, graduating in 1985. He maintains 2 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 2 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1972506236What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
VIJAY KUMAR is a specialist in RHEUMATOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERNAL MEDICINE.
RHEUMATOLOGY: Rheumatology is the field of medicine that is concerned with the evaluation and treatment of people with autoimmune conditions and joint diseases, including arthritis. Branches of rheumatology include basic research and clinical research, as well as clinical diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with these illnesses.A rheumatologist is a subspecialist in the nonsurgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, including autoimmune diseases and especially the many forms of arthritis... (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)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for VIJAY KUMAR
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 VIJAY KUMAR.
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 VIJAY KUMAR.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for VIJAY KUMAR
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for VIJAY KUMAR.
610 STRICKLAND DR
ORANGE, TX 77630
409-833-9797
3570 COLLEGE ST
BEAUMONT, TX 77701
409-833-9797
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for VIJAY KUMAR
Doctors Groups:
PERMIAN PREMIER HEALTH SERVICES INC
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL
Hospital: CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH
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