Dr. Buckminster J Farrow

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Buckminster J Farrow Jr., CP,MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Methodist West Houston Hospital, Oakbend Medical Center. Dr. Buckminster J Farrow also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southwest Surgical Associates Llp. Dr. Buckminster J Farrow may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Buckminster J Farrow at 915 Gessner Rd 301 to request Dr. Buckminster J Farrow the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 915 Gessner Rd
301
Houston, TX 77024-2646
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Buckminster J Farrow Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991853822
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 25 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Care Partner (CP)
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    Care Partner
    A Care Partner is someone designated by the patient who can provide emotional, spiritual and physical support to him/her during the hospitalization. You can be a member of the patient's immediate family, such as a spouse, parent or sibling, or you can be a friend of the patient. The Care Partner program was designed to offer patients the opportunity to have someone close to them be involved in their care and partner with the healthcare teams during their hospital stay.
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Buckminster J Farrow attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1477658748
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, May 13, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Buckminster J Farrow

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Buckminster J Farrow has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 25 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Southwest Surgical Associates Llp


Practice Locations

915 Gessner Rd
301
Houston, TX 77024-2646

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, September 18, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, May 13, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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