DR. RICHARD J ASHACK MD
NPI 1649260688
Dermatology in Grand Rapids, MI
Active since October 21, 2005
1740 E PARIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546(616) 949-5600(616) 949-6571 Get Directions Write a Review
About Dr. Richard J Ashack Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. RICHARD J ASHACK MD (NPI 1649260688) is an individual dermatology provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (RA055555) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1649260688
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD J ASHACKCredential: MD
Location Address1740 E PARIS AVE SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546-6204
Mailing Address1740 E Paris Ave SeGrand Rapids, MI 49546-6204 · (616) 949-5600 · Fax (616) 949-6571
Phone(616) 949-5600
Fax(616) 949-6571
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1649260688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · RA055555
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
1740 E PARIS AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Other Identifiers 3
OtherRA055555MI · State License
Other070014420MI · Railroad Medicare
Other0704102581MI · Blue Shield
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Biopsy Follow-Up
Percentage of new patients whose biopsy results have been reviewed and communicated to the primary care/referring physician and patient by the performing physician
100%108 patients5/55-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.
72%6,577 patients1/55-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.
97%4,763 patients4/55-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…
93%74 patients4/55-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.
55%470 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.
99%5,888 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
68%2,427 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
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
50%50 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
80%1,594 patients4/55-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…
99%5,888 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Oral Systemic or Biologic Medications
Percentage of psoriasis vulgaris patients receiving oral systemic or biologic therapy who meet minimal physician-or patient- reported disease activity levels.
99%74 patients
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…
96%91 patients
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…
70%5,888 patients4/55-star benchmark: 79%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
99%254 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 18
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
1740 E PARIS AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
1740 E PARIS AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
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 Richard Ashack's NPI number?
The NPI number for Richard Ashack is 1649260688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2005.
Where is Richard Ashack located?
Richard Ashack practices at 1740 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. The listed phone number is (616) 949-5600.
What is Richard Ashack's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Richard Ashack was last updated on July 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
