Andrew Kaufman MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS) Reviews and Ratings

  About Andrew Kaufman

  Explanation of Specialties

ANDREW KAUFMAN 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)

  Andrew Kaufman Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	100
Final MIPS Score without CPB	100
PI Category Score
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 Andrew Kaufman.

  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Andrew Kaufman

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for Andrew Kaufman.

267 W HILLCREST DR
THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360
805-497-1694

105 W MISSION ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
805-682-7874

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Andrew Kaufman

Doctors Groups:

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY - PACIFIC, P.C.

Medical Organizations:

Andrew Kaufman is not affiliated with any hospitals.

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