Michael Nichols DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Reviews and Ratings

  About Michael Nichols

  Explanation of Specialties

MICHAEL NICHOLS is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, and INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY.

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY: Radiologists review and interpret x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans and other types of imaging tests. However, there are some imaging tests that radiologists typically do not review. Cardiologists usually review their own echocardiograms and stress tests and Ob/Gyns usually review their own ultrasounds. Like Pathologists, Radiologists often do not directly interact with patients. Typically a technician performs the scan for the radiologist to review. (more information)

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY: Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter based treatment of structural heart diseases. An interventional cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the heart and blood vessels using nonsurgical, catheter-based procedures and specialized imaging techniques. Interventional cardiologists treat coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, and congenital heart disease, among other heart problems. Interventiona... (more information)

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY: Interventional radiology (IR) is a way to diagnose and treat cancer and other conditions without major surgery.With IR, your doctor looks inside your body with imaging tests such as ultrasounds, CT scans, or MRIs. Then they use small tools, like needles and tubes, to do a procedure or give treatment right where you need it. During these procedures, your doctor can put tools into your body through tiny cuts that can be as small as a pinhole. Interventional radiology helps with cancer in a number ... (more information)

  Michael Nichols Performance Measures

Final MIPS Score	86.4
Final MIPS Score without CPB	81.6
PI Category Score
IA Category Score	40
Quality Category Score	78.3

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 Nichols

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 3 office locations for Michael Nichols.

975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
423-778-7234

162 LEGACY PT
CLAYTON, GA 30525
423-778-7234

3990E U S HWY 64 ALT
MURPHY, NC 28906
423-778-7234

  Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for Michael Nichols

Doctors Groups:

TENNESSEE INTERVENTIONAL AND IMAGING ASSOCIATES PLLC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC

Hospital: MOUNTAIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTER

Hospital: NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL

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