Christian Assad Kottner CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY) Reviews and Ratings

  About Christian Assad Kottner

  Explanation of Specialties

CHRISTIAN ASSAD KOTTNER 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)

  Christian Assad Kottner Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	100
Final MIPS Score without CPB	97
PI Category Score	91
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	99.4

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: Influenza Immunization
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
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	62%
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%)	92%
Immunization Registry Reporting Exclusion	Yes
Implementation of fall screening and assessment programs	Yes
Implementation of medication management practice improvements	Yes
ONC Direct Review Attestation	Yes
Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization.	Yes
Public Health Registry Reporting	Yes
Security Risk Analysis	Yes
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Receiving and Incorporating Health Information Exclusion	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 Christian Assad Kottner

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 4 office locations for Christian Assad Kottner.

100 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
956-994-9997

101 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
956-632-6000

301 W EXPRESSWAY
MCALLEN, TX 78503
956-632-4000

5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
956-362-3100

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Christian Assad Kottner

Doctors Groups:

RIO GRANDE VALLEY CARDIOLOGY, PLLC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

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