Ajaykumar Patel HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE Reviews and Ratings

  About Ajaykumar Patel

  Explanation of Specialties

AJAYKUMAR PATEL is a specialist in HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE. No other specialties were noted.

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)

  Ajaykumar Patel Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	86.4
Final MIPS Score without CPB	83
PI Category Score
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	80

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.

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Dementia: Cognitive Assessment
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Anticoagulant Management Improvements	Yes
Controlling High Blood Pressure	45%
Implementation of co-location PCP and MH services	Yes
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	60%
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record	Yes
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly	1%
Use of telehealth services that expand practice access	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 Ajaykumar Patel

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for Ajaykumar Patel.

100 BROOKSBY VILLAGE DR
PEABODY, MA 19601
978-536-7850

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Ajaykumar Patel

Doctors Groups:

ERICKSON HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP OF MASSACHUSETTS PC

Medical Organizations:

Home Health Care Agency: BROOKSBY VILLAGE, INC

Hospice: CARE DIMENSIONS, INC

Hospital: LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON

Hospital: NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER -

Hospital: NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION

Nursing Home: Continuing Care at Brooksby Village

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