ZACK BUCKALEW Review - (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for ZACK BUCKALEW.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about ZACK BUCKALEW
In the briefest summary, ZACK BUCKALEW is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted. ZACK BUCKALEW attended LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT, graduating in 1974. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 9 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1205829199What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
ZACK BUCKALEW is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. No other specialties were noted.
INTERNAL MEDICINE: General internists provide primary care to adult patients. Internists usually have more hospital-based training than family practitioners. They may have an office-based practice or work as a hospitalist primarily seeing patients in the hospital. These physicians attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. Internists may then choose to pursue a fellowship to sub-specialize in a variety of other areas, like endocrinology (hormone-related conditions) or cardiology (heart-relat... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for ZACK BUCKALEW
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.
Final MIPS Score | 89.4 |
Final MIPS Score without CPB | 84.4 |
PI Category Score | 72.6 |
IA Category Score | 40 |
Quality Category Score | 85.2 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
There is no measure or activity data for ZACK BUCKALEW.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for ZACK BUCKALEW
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for ZACK BUCKALEW.
176 VERSAILLES BLVD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
318-445-9331
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for ZACK BUCKALEW
Doctors Groups:
FREEDMAN CLINIC OF INTERNAL MEDICINE LLP
Medical Organizations:
Home Health Care Agency: LAGNIAPPE HOMECARE ALEXANDRIA
Hospice: GUARDIAN HOSPICE CARE,LLC
Hospital: AVOYELLES HOSPITAL
Hospital: CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL
Hospital: RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Nursing Home: Lexington House
Nursing Home: The Oaks Care Center
Nursing Home: Regency House of Alexandria
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