Andrea Edwards HEMATOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Andrea Edwards

  Explanation of Specialties

ANDREA EDWARDS is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY. Other specialties include MEDICAL ONCOLOGY.

HEMATOLOGY: A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia. Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of blood-related disorders.Becoming a hematologist requires 7 ... (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)

  Andrea Edwards Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	100
Final MIPS Score without CPB	95.8
PI Category Score	86
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.

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Receiving and Incorporating Health Information
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
e-Prescribing
Breast Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Clinical Data Registry Reporting	Yes
Immunization Registry Reporting	Yes
ONC Direct Review Attestation	Yes
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record	Yes
Public Health Registry Reporting	Yes
Query of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)	Yes
Security Risk Analysis	Yes
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information Exclusion	Yes
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly	0%

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

  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Andrea Edwards

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for Andrea Edwards.

1663 DOMINICAN WAY
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
831-475-8002

1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
831-462-7700

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Andrea Edwards

Doctors Groups:

Andrea Edwards is not associated with any doctor groups.

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: DOMINICAN HOSPITAL

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