Dr. Carol Buker Thompson
Dermatology in Lexington, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 12+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Carol Buker Thompson, MD, is a Dermatology specialist in Lexington, Kentucky. She attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2012, having over 12 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. Dr. Carol Buker Thompson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including John L. Buker, M.D., Psc. Dr. Carol Buker Thompson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (859) 296-4400 to request Dr. Carol Buker Thompson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Carol Buker Thompson |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
5294040887 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Dermatology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 12 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Carol Buker Thompson attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2012.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1316206584
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 2, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not 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.
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EHR - She does not 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.
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MHI - She 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.
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MOC - She 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. Carol Buker Thompson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Carol Buker Thompson has been primarily specialized in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery for over 12 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
click for detail MOHS-Micrographic Surgery The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
| 48856 | Kentucky |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
click for detail Dermatology A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
| R3056 | Kentucky |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| John L. Buker, M.D., Psc | 6 |
Practice Locations
3475 Richmond Rd
Ste 200
Lexington, KY 40509-2500
Phone: (859) 296-4400
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, October 2, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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