Brian Shimkus MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Brian Shimkus

  Explanation of Specialties

BRIAN SHIMKUS is a specialist in MEDICAL ONCOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.

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)

  Brian Shimkus Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	45
Final MIPS Score without CPB	45
PI Category Score
IA Category Score
Quality Category Score

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
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Controlling High Blood Pressure	53%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	94%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	93%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly	16%

These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.

  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Brian Shimkus

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for Brian Shimkus.

3201 S AUSTIN AVE
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
512-358-9428

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Brian Shimkus

Doctors Groups:

AMERICAN ONCOLOGY PARTNERS PA

Medical Organizations:

Home Health Care Agency: CAPITOL HOME HEALTH

Hospice: PALOMA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE

Hospice: RAINIER HOSPICE

Hospital: NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER

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