Thomas Forlenza HEMATOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Thomas Forlenza

  Explanation of Specialties

THOMAS FORLENZA is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY. Other specialties include HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE, and 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)

HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE: Hospice is available to people living with an end-stage disease including cancer, pulmonary disease, ALS, heart disease, HIV-AIDS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and any other life-threatening illness. Hospice care is available to patients who no longer wish treatment directed at curing their disease. The hospice benefit is flexible. Initially, a physician certifies that the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, if the disease follows its normal course. The first two certifications are ... (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)

  Thomas Forlenza Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	93.3
Final MIPS Score without CPB	85.4
PI Category Score	51.4
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.

There is no measure or activity data for Thomas Forlenza.

  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Thomas Forlenza

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 5 office locations for Thomas Forlenza.

355 BARD AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
No phone number available

4434 AMBOY RD
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
718-984-9658

4434 AMBOY RD
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
718-984-9637

1000 S AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
718-370-2100

1000 S AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
718-816-4949

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Thomas Forlenza

Doctors Groups:

AMBOY MEDICAL PRACTICE, P.C.

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

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