Michael Craig HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Michael Craig

  Explanation of Specialties

MICHAEL CRAIG is a specialist in HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY. Other specialties include HEMATOLOGY, HEMATOPOIETIC CELL TRANSPLANTATION AND CELLULAR THERAPY, and MEDICAL ONCOLOGY.

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY: Hematologists-Oncologists also known as Heme Oncs, merge training in two medical specialties to provide healthcare services for blood diseases and cancers of all forms. Hematology-Oncology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating of patient with blood abnormalities as well as malignant diseases. Although Oncology (cancer) and Hematology (blood) are two distinct medical sub-specialties of Internal Medicine, they frequently overlap since many tumors influence the blood and vi... (more information)

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)

HEMATOPOIETIC CELL TRANSPLANTATION AND CELLULAR THERAPY: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and cellular therapy (CT) are the area of enhanced competence within hematology concerned with the use of hematopoietic stem cells in the treatment of pediatric and adult hematologic diseases and cancers. CT relies on knowledge of the stem cell and its environment, of hematopoietic precursors and progenitors, of the human immune and histocompatibility systems, and of techniques for cell evaluation, collection, manipulation, preservation, and adminis... (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)

  Michael Craig Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	100
Final MIPS Score without CPB	93.6
PI Category Score	78.8
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.

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  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Michael Craig

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67-1125 MAMALAHO HWY
KAMUELA, HI 96743
808-881-4400

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Michael Craig

Doctors Groups:

QUEEN'S NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: HILO MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Hospital: NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC

Hospital: THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER

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