Dr. Thomas R Buroker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 56+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas R Buroker, DO, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Newton, Iowa. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1968, having over 56 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines, Skiff Medical Center. Dr. Thomas R Buroker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Professional Practice Associates Inc. Dr. Thomas R Buroker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (641) 787-5444 to request Dr. Thomas R Buroker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 300 N 4 Ave E E
Newton, IA 50208-3135

Phone 1: (641) 787-5444
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas R Buroker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8426941048
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Medical Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Hematology

Experience

  • Over 56 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Thomas R Buroker graduated from medical school in 1968.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1982665337
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2006

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. Thomas R Buroker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas R Buroker has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 56 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
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    Medical Oncology
    An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
  • Internal Medicine / Hematology
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    Hematology
    An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Mercy Professional Practice Associates Inc


Practice Locations

300 N 4 Ave E E
Newton, IA 50208-3135
Phone: (641) 787-5444
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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