GERASIMOS BASTAS MD, PHD
NPI 1598084089
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Nashville, TN

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Gerasimos Bastas is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

• Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Orthotic Devices

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Addition to lower extremity, test socket, below knee (HCPCS:L5620)

  6 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Addition to lower extremity, test socket, above knee (HCPCS:L5624)

  8 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Addition to lower extremity, below knee, acrylic socket (HCPCS:L5629)

  6 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Addition to lower extremity, below knee, total contact (HCPCS:L5637)

  6 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Addition to lower extremity, below knee, flexible inner socket, external frame (HCPCS:L5645)

  5 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Addition to lower extremity, ischial containment/narrow m-l socket (HCPCS:L5649)

  8 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Additions to lower extremity, total contact, above knee or knee disarticulation socket (HCPCS:L5650)

  8 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Addition to lower extremity, above knee, flexible inner socket, external frame (HCPCS:L5651)

  8 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Addition to lower extremity, below knee/above knee, custom fabricated from existing mold or prefabricated, socket insert, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, for use with locking mechanism (HCPCS:L5673)

  6 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 35 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Addition to lower extremity, below knee/above knee, custom fabricated from existing mold or prefabricated, socket insert, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, not for use with locking mechanism (HCPCS:L5679)

  12 DME suppliers used 44 Medicare Claims 92 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Addition to lower extremity prosthesis, below knee, suspension/sealing sleeve, with or without valve, any material, each (HCPCS:L5685)

  10 DME suppliers used 31 Medicare Claims 66 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Addition, endoskeletal system, below knee, ultra-light material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal) (HCPCS:L5940)

  5 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

  Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, below knee, each (HCPCS:L8420)

  7 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 162 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, below knee, each (HCPCS:L8470)

  4 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 72 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 81 times for 56 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

This service was performed 87 times for 47 patients

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 97.12, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

• Final Score: 97.12 out of 100

  The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
  
  

• Quality Score: 85.64

  The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
  
  

• Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

  The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

• Improvement Activities Score: 40

  The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

• Cost Score: N/A

  The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
  
  Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

• Cost Score: N/A

  The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
  
  Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

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