Stephen Ward CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY) Reviews and Ratings

  About Stephen Ward

  Explanation of Specialties

STEPHEN WARD is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). No other specialties were noted.

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)

  Stephen Ward Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	86.6
Final MIPS Score without CPB	81.5
PI Category Score	56
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	89.4

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: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Controlling High Blood Pressure	61%
Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal	Yes
Implementation of medication management practice improvements	Yes
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	29%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	25%
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 Stephen Ward

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for Stephen Ward.

401 E VERMILLION ST
ATHENS, WV 24712
304-384-7325

120 12TH ST EXT
PRINCETON, WV 24740
304-487-8000

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Stephen Ward

Doctors Groups:

PRINCETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSN. INC.

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: PRINCETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

  Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY) that are similar to Stephen Ward

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