Michael Darnell GENERAL SURGERY Reviews and Ratings

  About Michael Darnell

  Explanation of Specialties

MICHAEL DARNELL is a specialist in GENERAL SURGERY. Other specialties include VASCULAR SURGERY.

GENERAL SURGERY: Most surgeons begin their training as general surgeons, then can sub-specialize or stay general surgeons. General surgeons perform gall bladder removals, hernia repairs, and some breast and skin surgery. (more information)

VASCULAR SURGERY: A vascular surgeon has expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients with disorders of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems, excluding vessels of the brain and the heart. Certified Vascular Surgeons have significant experience in providing comprehensive care to patients with all types of vascular disease, including diagnosis, medical treatment and reconstructive vascular surgical and endovascular techniques. Common interventions performed by vascular surgeons include the opening of... (more information)

  Michael Darnell Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	86.7
Final MIPS Score without CPB	82.7
PI Category Score	60
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	90.4

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: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Chronic Care and Preventative Care Management for Empaneled Patients	Yes
Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal	Yes
Implementation of medication management practice improvements	Yes
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	3%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	3%
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols	Yes

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  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Michael Darnell

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for Michael Darnell.

7100 OAKMONT BLVD
FT WORTH, TX 76132
972-566-3040

1397 WEIMER RD
TAOS, NM 87571
575-751-8902

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Michael Darnell

Doctors Groups:

TAOS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,LLC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL A DIV OF TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS

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