Steve Karp RADIATION ONCOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Steve Karp

  Explanation of Specialties

STEVE KARP is a specialist in RADIATION ONCOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.

RADIATION ONCOLOGY: Radiation oncology is an area of medicine that uses radiation therapy -- a treatment that focuses high-energy waves on your body to kill cancer cells. Your doctor will decide if it's right for you based on the type and stage of your cancer, plus other health conditions you have. Many doctors and health experts are part of a cancer care team. For radiation therapy, your main doctor is a radiation oncologist. They specialize in radiation oncology and lead a group of medical professionals that can... (more information)

  Steve Karp Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	100
Final MIPS Score without CPB	96.1
PI Category Score
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	95.5

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
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
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Collection and use of patient experience and satisfaction data on access	Yes
Implementation of documentation improvements for practice/process improvements	Yes
Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization.	Yes
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record	Yes
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly	0%

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

  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Steve Karp

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for Steve Karp.

1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
610-402-0709

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Steve Karp

Doctors Groups:

ALLENTOWN RADIATION ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL

Hospital: LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON

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