Scott Acker PATHOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Scott Acker

  Explanation of Specialties

SCOTT ACKER is a specialist in PATHOLOGY. Other specialties include DERMATOLOGY.

PATHOLOGY: athologists typically do not interact with their patients because they are specialized in examining biopsy specimens. A biopsy is a small piece of tissue—from the skin or a colon polyp for example—that is commonly examined under a microscope. Another physician will perform the biopsy (e.g., dermatologist or surgeon) and then give it to the pathologist for review. (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)

  Scott Acker Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	97.4
Final MIPS Score without CPB	93.2
PI Category Score
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	91.9

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.

There is no measure or activity data for Scott Acker.

  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Scott Acker

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 3 office locations for Scott Acker.

4645 TIMBER RIDGE DR
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
678-702-3376

6240 SHILOH RD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
855-245-2256

1 CRANBERRY HL
LEXINGTON, MA 24217
678-679-9059

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Scott Acker

Doctors Groups:

DOUGLAS DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN CANCER SPECIALISTS LLC

BAKOTIC PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC

STRATA PATHOLOGY SERVICES, INC

Medical Organizations:

Scott Acker is not affiliated with any hospitals.

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