Duane Whitaker MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS) Reviews and Ratings

  About Duane Whitaker

  Explanation of Specialties

DUANE WHITAKER is a specialist in MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS). Other specialties include DERMATOLOGY.

MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS): Developed in 1938 by a general surgeon, Frederic E. Mohs, Mohs surgery is microscopically controlled surgery used to treat both common and rare types of skin cancer. During the surgery, after each removal of tissue and while the patient waits, the tissue is examined for cancer cells. That examination dictates the decision for additional tissue removal. Mohs surgery is the gold standard method for obtaining complete margin control during removal of a skin cancer (complete circumferential peripher... (more information)

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)

  Duane Whitaker Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	94.8
Final MIPS Score without CPB	91.2
PI Category Score	85
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	92.1

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
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
Clinical Data Registry Reporting	Yes
Clinical Data Registry Reporting for Multiple Registry Engagement	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
Query of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)	Yes
Security Risk Analysis	Yes
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information Exclusion	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 Duane Whitaker

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 3 office locations for Duane Whitaker.

3838 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85719
520-694-2873

1524 W LACEY BLVD
HANFORD, CA 93230
No phone number available

5530 AVENIDA DE LOS ROBLES
VISALIA, CA 93291
559-738-7571

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Duane Whitaker

Doctors Groups:

BANNER -- UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

ADVENTIST HEALTH PHYSICIANS NETWORK

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON CAMPUS

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