DIRK KOESTER Review - (DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY)

Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for DIRK KOESTER.

Data is as of March 07, 2024.

  The Most Important Data about DIRK KOESTER

In the briefest summary, DIRK KOESTER is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY. DIRK KOESTER attended INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 2002. He maintains 4 office locations. He is a part of 2 medical groups. He is affiliated with 3 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).

National Provider Number (NPI):

1801979109

   What is this page all about?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") compiles and distributes more than 17 tables of data on medical professionals on a sporadic basis. Some of the tables contain more than a million records which makes it very difficult to manage them. There is a lot of information to pour through when trying to understand DIRK KOESTER. Luckily, we are here to help! We’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the DIRK KOESTER does, their affiliations and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: Specialities, Ratings, Office Locations, Affiliations, and Other Doctors.

   Specialties and Sub-Specialties:

DIRK KOESTER is a specialist in DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY. Other specialties include INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY.

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)

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY: Interventional radiology (IR) is a way to diagnose and treat cancer and other conditions without major surgery.With IR, your doctor looks inside your body with imaging tests such as ultrasounds, CT scans, or MRIs. Then they use small tools, like needles and tubes, to do a procedure or give treatment right where you need it. During these procedures, your doctor can put tools into your body through tiny cuts that can be as small as a pinhole. Interventional radiology helps with cancer in a number ... (more information)

   Reviews and Ratings

MIPS Scores for DIRK KOESTER

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 94.3
Final MIPS Score without CPB 91.5
PI Category Score
IA Category Score 40
Quality Category Score 90

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 DIRK KOESTER.

   Office Locations and Phone Numbers for DIRK KOESTER

The NursingHomeDatabase database has 4 office locations for DIRK KOESTER.

12408 CARLSBAD DR
AUSTIN, TX 78738
812-949-0807

1110 MORGANS PEAK
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
812-283-5950

12408 CARLSBAD DR
AUSTIN, TX 78738
812-283-5950

807 NORTHGATE BLVD
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
812-949-0807

   Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for DIRK KOESTER

Doctors Groups:

NORTHGATE MEDICAL IMAGING LLC

RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC

Medical Organizations:

Hospital: BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD

Hospital: BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTON

Hospital: HARRISON COUNTY HOSPITAL

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