WILLIAM BUFKIN Review - (DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for WILLIAM BUFKIN.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about WILLIAM BUFKIN
In the briefest summary, WILLIAM BUFKIN is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. No other specialties were noted. WILLIAM BUFKIN attended TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1966. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 5 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1285616045What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
WILLIAM BUFKIN is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY: Radiologists review and interpret x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans and other types of imaging tests. However, there are some imaging tests that radiologists typically do not review. Cardiologists usually review their own echocardiograms and stress tests and Ob/Gyns usually review their own ultrasounds. Like Pathologists, Radiologists often do not directly interact with patients. Typically a technician performs the scan for the radiologist to review. (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for WILLIAM BUFKIN
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 | 69.9 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 63.8 |
| PI Category Score | |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 57.4 |
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes |
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for WILLIAM BUFKIN
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for WILLIAM BUFKIN.
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for WILLIAM BUFKIN
Doctors Groups:
RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF ALBUQUERQUE PA
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: LINCOLN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: PRESBYTERIAN ESPANOLA HOSPITAL
Hospital: PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
Hospital: PRESBYTERIAN SANTA FE MEDICAL CENTER
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