BERCHMAN A VAZ MD
NPI 1265468219
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Tucson, AZ
Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
About Berchman A Vaz Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
BERCHMAN A VAZ MD (NPI 1265468219) is an individual rheumatology provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (24870) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1988).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1265468219
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameBERCHMAN A VAZCredential: MD
Location Address535 N WILMOT RD, #101Tucson, AZ 85711-2600
Mailing Address2701 E Elvira RdTucson, AZ 85706-7124 · (520) 874-7400 · Fax (520) 874-3425
Phone(520) 874-7400
Fax(520) 874-3425
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 11, 2008
✔ NPI 1265468219 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 24870
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
535 N WILMOT RD, Tucson, AZ 85711
Other Identifiers 3
Medicare UPINH26381
Medicaid777948AZ
Medicare PINZ74708AZ
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
Berchman A Vaz Md 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 ID648250506
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100719000791
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 17
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.
Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) J0717
Certolizumab pegol is a medication injected under a doctor's supervision. It's used to treat certain inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. The injection helps reduce symptoms like pain and swelling. Note that this drug isn't for self-administration.
28,800 services18 patients
Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg J3262
Tocilizumab is a medication administered via injection. It's used to treat certain conditions like rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation in the body. It works by blocking a substance in the body that leads to inflammation.
24,840 services19 patients
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) J0129
Abatacept is a medication administered via injection under a doctor's supervision. It's used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis by moderating the immune system. This code applies when the doctor administers the drug, not for self-administration.
12,500 services46 patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
9,360 services136 patients
Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg J1745
Infliximab is a medication given via injection to treat certain autoimmune conditions. It works by blocking the action of a substance in your body that causes inflammation. Each dose is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
2,710 services28 patients
Injection, rituximab, 10 mg J9312
Rituximab is a medication given via injection. It's used to treat certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The 10 mg dosage refers to the amount of the drug in the injection. It works by targeting and destroying specific cells, helping your body's immune system.
1,950 services14 patients
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85711 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.
75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practiceReported Quality Measures
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
94%554 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
100%2,539 patients5/55-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.
69%1,100 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
5%20 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
99%502 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
45%2,539 patients2/55-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.
4%551 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
51%1,101 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
98%551 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Psoriasis: Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention for Patients with Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on a Biological Immune Response Modifier
Percentage of patients whose providers are ensuring active tuberculosis prevention either through yearly negative standard tuberculosis screening tests or are reviewing the patient's history to determine if they have had appropriate management for a recent or…
72%103 patients
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Assessment and Classification of Disease Prognosis
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an assessment and classification of disease prognosis at least once within 12 months
83%446 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for whom a functional status assessment was performed at least once within 12 months
84%446 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Glucocorticoid Management
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have been assessed for glucocorticoid use and, for those on prolonged doses of prednisone >= 10 mg daily (or equivalent) with improvement or no change in disease…
85%443 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Periodic Assessment of Disease Activity
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an assessment and classification of disease activity within 12 months
85%446 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Tuberculosis Screening
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening performed and results interpreted within 6 months prior to receiving a first course of therapy using a…
48%25 patients2/55-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…
54%551 patients3/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
535 N WILMOT RD, SUITE #101
TUCSON, AZ 85711
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)
535 N WILMOT RD, CHILDREN'S MULTISPECIALTY CENTER: NEWBORN FOLLOW UP
TUCSON, AZ 85711
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
535 N WILMOT RD, SUITE #101
TUCSON, AZ 85711
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
535 N WILMOT RD, SUITE #101
TUCSON, AZ 85711
TUCSON, AZ 85711
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 Berchman Vaz's NPI number?
The NPI number for Berchman Vaz is 1265468219. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.
Where is Berchman Vaz located?
Berchman Vaz practices at 535 N Wilmot Rd #101, Tucson, AZ 85711. The listed phone number is (520) 874-7400.
What is Berchman Vaz's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Berchman Vaz enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Berchman Vaz 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Berchman Vaz was last updated on January 11, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
