Thomas Alexander CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY) Reviews and Ratings

  About Thomas Alexander

  Explanation of Specialties

THOMAS ALEXANDER is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Other specialties include INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY): These surgeons operate on the blood vessels throughout the body. They often operate on the aorta (the main artery in the body), carotid arteries (blood vessels to the brain) and they treat varicose veins in the legs. (more information)

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY: Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter based treatment of structural heart diseases. An interventional cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the heart and blood vessels using nonsurgical, catheter-based procedures and specialized imaging techniques. Interventional cardiologists treat coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, and congenital heart disease, among other heart problems. Interventiona... (more information)

  Thomas Alexander Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	100
Final MIPS Score without CPB	98.2
PI Category Score	94
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	100

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.

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Receiving and Incorporating Health Information
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
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Controlling High Blood Pressure	81%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy - Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF < 40%)	79%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)	61%
Immunization Registry Reporting Exclusion	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 Sending Health Information Exclusion	Yes
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly	0%
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols	Yes

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

  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Thomas Alexander

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 4 office locations for Thomas Alexander.

600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
361-883-3962

1202 3RD ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
361-883-3962

3315 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
361-761-1000

5950 SARATOGA BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414
361-883-3962

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Thomas Alexander

Doctors Groups:

CORPUS CHRISTI HEART CLINIC, PLLC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI

Hospital: CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE

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