Aaron Westphal DERMATOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Aaron Westphal

  Explanation of Specialties

AARON WESTPHAL is a specialist in DERMATOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.

DERMATOLOGY: Dermatologists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the hair, skin, and nails. This may include treating rashes or acne, diagnosing melanoma (skin cancer), and much more. In addition to this, dermatoligists also perform many aesthetic procedures that are paid for out of pocket rather than by insurance. Such procedures include Botox injections, laser skin treatments, and more. After medical school, dermatologists must attend dermatology residency. Fellowships are not required, but some derma... (more information)

  Aaron Westphal Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	93.5
Final MIPS Score without CPB	91.2
PI Category Score
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	89.7

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.

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Advance Care Plan
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Melanoma: Coordination of Care
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal	Yes
Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop	Yes
Melanoma: Continuity of Care - Recall System	84%

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  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Aaron Westphal

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for Aaron Westphal.

169 BIRCH ST
BOONE, NC 28607
828-264-4553

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Aaron Westphal

Doctors Groups:

BOONE DERMATOLOGY CLINIC

Medical Organizations:

Aaron Westphal is not affiliated with any hospitals.

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