THOMAS ATKINSON Review - (PEDIATRIC MEDICINE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for THOMAS ATKINSON.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about THOMAS ATKINSON
In the briefest summary, THOMAS ATKINSON is a specialist in PEDIATRIC MEDICINE. Other specialties include ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY, and PULMONARY DISEASE. THOMAS ATKINSON attended EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1987. He maintains 2 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 1 medical organization (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1508853631What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
THOMAS ATKINSON is a specialist in PEDIATRIC MEDICINE. Other specialties include ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY, and PULMONARY DISEASE.
PEDIATRIC MEDICINE: A pediatrician is a medical doctor who manages the physical, behavioral, and mental care for children from birth until age 18. A pediatrician is trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of childhood illnesses, from minor health problems to serious diseases. Pediatricians have graduated from medical school and completed a 3-year residency program in pediatrics. A board-certified pediatrician has passed rigorous exams given by the American Board of Pediatrics. To remain certified, pediatricians... (more information)
ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY: An allergist-immunologist specializes in caring for people with allergies, asthma, and other diseases of the immune system. Allergists-immunologists with a background in internal medicine take care of adults and those with a background in pediatrics take care of children. Known commonly as allergists, these specialists are highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of immune system disorders and in helping people take an active role in preventing and treating allergy symptoms. An allergist ty... (more information)
PULMONARY DISEASE: Pulmonologists treat the cardio-pulmonary system, which consists of the heart, lungs, and organs involved in the respiratory process. They may work in office settings to treat patients with breathing disorders, severe allergies, lung problems, and other respiratory diseases. They may also treat patients with pulmonary disease who are in the intensive care unit (ICU). Aspiring pulmonologists attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. They then attend fellowship training for... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for THOMAS ATKINSON
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 | 99 |
| Final MIPS Score without CPB | 91.7 |
| PI Category Score | 72.3 |
| IA Category Score | 40 |
| Quality Category Score | 100 |
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 THOMAS ATKINSON.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for THOMAS ATKINSON
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 2 office locations for THOMAS ATKINSON.
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
205-975-9925
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
205-934-4011
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for THOMAS ATKINSON
Doctors Groups:
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
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