Michelle Higginson DERMATOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Michelle Higginson

  Explanation of Specialties

MICHELLE HIGGINSON 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)

  Michelle Higginson Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	92.4
Final MIPS Score without CPB	89.7
PI Category Score
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	87.9

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
Biopsy Follow-Up
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop	Yes
Melanoma: Continuity of Care - Recall System	99%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents	100%
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 Michelle Higginson

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for Michelle Higginson.

455 BOSTON POST RD
OLD SAYBROOK, CT 64751
860-388-9799

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Michelle Higginson

Doctors Groups:

SAYBROOK DERMATOLOGY LLC

Medical Organizations:

Michelle Higginson is not affiliated with any hospitals.

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