GENE BIGHAM Review - (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for GENE BIGHAM.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about GENE BIGHAM
In the briefest summary, GENE BIGHAM is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. Other specialties include HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE. GENE BIGHAM attended UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO, graduating in 1993. She maintains 1 office locations. She is a part of 1 medical group. She is affiliated with 11 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1538126719What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
GENE BIGHAM is a specialist in INTERNAL MEDICINE. Other specialties include HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE.
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)
HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE: Hospice is available to people living with an end-stage disease including cancer, pulmonary disease, ALS, heart disease, HIV-AIDS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and any other life-threatening illness. Hospice care is available to patients who no longer wish treatment directed at curing their disease. The hospice benefit is flexible. Initially, a physician certifies that the patient has a life expectancy of six months or less, if the disease follows its normal course. The first two certifications are ... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for GENE BIGHAM
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.
No MIPS Scores are available for GENE BIGHAM.
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 GENE BIGHAM.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for GENE BIGHAM
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for GENE BIGHAM.
214 W BELT LINE RD
CEDAR HILL, TX 75104
972-291-6667
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for GENE BIGHAM
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Home Health Care Agency: INFINITE CARE HOME HEALTH INC
Hospice: VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS LP
Hospice: THREE OAKS HOSPICE
Hospice: DIVINITY HEALTHCARE
Hospital: METHODIST CHARLTON MEDICAL CENTER
Hospital: METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
Nursing Home: Alvarado Ltc Partners Inc
Nursing Home: Park Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home: Cedar Hill Healthcare Center
Nursing Home: The Villa at Mountain View
Nursing Home: The Lennwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Other Doctors in the Area Specializing in INTERNAL MEDICINE that are similar to GENE BIGHAM
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