JOANNA HARKNESS AGACNP-BC
NPI 1023561131
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Gainesville, GA
Active since July 26, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.55/100
CMS Quality Rating
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501(770) 536-8109(770) 536-3203 Get Directions Write a Review
About Joanna Harkness Agacnp-bc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOANNA HARKNESS AGACNP-BC (NPI 1023561131) is an individual acute care provider in Gainesville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN203608) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (2009).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1023561131
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameJOANNA HARKNESSCredential: AGACNP-BC
Location Address2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOKGainesville, GA 30501-7443
Mailing Address2324 Limestone OverlookGainesville, GA 30501-7443 · (770) 536-8109
Phone(770) 536-8109
Fax(770) 536-3203
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1023561131 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in GA · RN203608
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK, Gainesville, GA 30501
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
✔
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Joanna Harkness Agacnp-bc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
PECOS PAC ID244525699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160824000480
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
179 services163 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
147 services131 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
64 services59 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
51 services50 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
43 services43 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
34 services30 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, GAOwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number110029
Location743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Stephens County Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Toccoa, GAOwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110032
Location163 Hospital DriveToccoa, GA 30577 · Stephens County
Emergency services
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham
Acute Care Hospitals · Demorest, GAOwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110041
Location541 Historic Highway 441-NorthDemorest, GA 30535 · Habersham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30501 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
New Patient
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
82.55/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practiceQuality
81.14
Promoting Interoperability
100
Improvement Activities
40
Cost
60.7
Reported Quality Measures
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
63%27 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
88%982 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
68%130 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,720 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
86%841 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
4%28 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
92%593 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%1,499 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
99%669 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
24%1,494 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
94%614 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 96% · 579 patients
Patients tobacco: 87% · 579 patients
13%71 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
96%1,499 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
13%1,499 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
79%75 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 669 patients
0%669 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
18%1,499 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Joanna Harkness's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joanna Harkness is 1023561131. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2016.
Where is Joanna Harkness located?
Joanna Harkness practices at 2324 Limestone Overlook, Gainesville, GA 30501. The listed phone number is (770) 536-8109.
What is Joanna Harkness's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.
Is Joanna Harkness enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joanna Harkness is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Is Joanna Harkness affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joanna Harkness is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, Stephens County Hospital and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joanna Harkness was last updated on January 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Joanna Harkness, AGACNP-BC · NPI 1023561131
Acute Care physician in Gainesville, Georgia. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 26, 2016.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1023561131 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 26, 2016
- **Primary specialty:** Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care · taxonomy 363LA2100X
- **State license:** RN203608 (Georgia)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2324 LIMESTONE OVERLOOK, Gainesville, GA 30501-7443
- **Phone:** (770) 536-8109 · **Fax:** (770) 536-3203
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Emory University School Of Medicine, class of 2009
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 7, 2021
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