Ian Santoro CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY) Reviews and Ratings

  About Ian Santoro

  Explanation of Specialties

IAN SANTORO is a specialist in CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Other specialties include CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY): These surgeons operate on the blood vessels throughout the body. They often operate on the aorta (the main artery in the body), carotid arteries (blood vessels to the brain) and they treat varicose veins in the legs. (more information)

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: Your heart generally has a predictable, steady rhythm. But sometimes the rhythm can become irregular, a condition called an arrhythmia. Your heart might go too fast or too slow. You could feel like your heart is skipping a beat or adding extra beats. When that happens, your doctor may refer you to a specialist called a cardiac electrophysiologist. A cardiac electrophysiologist is a specialist who understands heart rhythms and can diagnose and treat any heart rhythm problems. A cardiac electrophy... (more information)

  Ian Santoro Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	81
Final MIPS Score without CPB	75.7
PI Category Score	84
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	64.6

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
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
e-Prescribing
Clinical Data Registry Reporting	Yes
Heart Failure (HF): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) or Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNI) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)	28%
Heart Failure (HF): Beta-Blocker Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)	47%
Immunization Registry Reporting Exclusion	Yes
Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop	Yes
Implementation of medication management practice improvements	Yes
Invasive Procedure or Surgery Anticoagulation Medication Management	Yes
Leadership engagement in regular guidance and demonstrated commitment for implementing practice improvement changes	Yes
ONC Direct Review Attestation	Yes
ONC-ACB Surveillance Attestation	Yes
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	96%
Security Risk Analysis	Yes

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

  Office Locations and Phone Numbers for Ian Santoro

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for Ian Santoro.

7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12211
519-292-6000

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Ian Santoro

Doctors Groups:

CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL

Hospital: GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL

Hospital: SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK

Hospital: SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: ST PETER'S HOSPITAL

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