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MARGARET GUARISCO, MD

Radiology

TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35406
NPI: 1023065687

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Radiology

TUSCALOOSA, AL

MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM

205-481-7000

medicalwesthospital.org

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Common Procedures for Radiology

CT ScanMRIX-Ray InterpretationUltrasoundMammographyFluoroscopyPET ScanInterventional Radiology ProcedureImage-Guided BiopsyAngiography

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MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
81.3/100High
Quality
75.0
Improvement Activities
40.0

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
78815
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan
$2,350$1,376$1,08925
70551
Mri scan of brain without contrast
$735$183$13918
72141
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast
$735$158$11617
72148
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast
$735$182$12833
74261
Diagnostic ct scan of large intestine without contrast
$569$204$13411
74177
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
$455$291$22143
71260
Ct scan of chest with contrast
$443$134$9725
78452
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect
$430$73$5545
71250
Ct scan of chest without contrast
$375$127$8865
93880
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
$361$174$13512
93925
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
$341$218$15414
70450
Ct scan head or brain without contrast
$332$97$6926
74176
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
$305$176$12916
93970
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
$266$163$10717
72158
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast
$250$99$8012
76770
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity
$238$99$7121
70553
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast
$238$102$7918
73721
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
$237$59$3617
73221
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast
$237$63$5012
72146
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast
$237$65$4811
77066
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts
$225$145$9524
71271
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening
$203$132$13223
77065
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast
$199$111$8716
76700
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen
$196$108$7719
77002
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
$191$106$8517
72128
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast
$185$44$3316
72131
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast
$185$45$3437
72125
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast
$185$45$3380
70544
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast
$184$55$4422
77067
Screening mammography
$179$116$116264
76536
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue
$175$102$6624
93971
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
$169$108$7914
71275
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast
$169$83$6162
77080
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
$161$35$3566
93922
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
$149$58$4614
70486
Ct scan of face without contrast
$148$39$3113
A9552
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries
$145$145$11622
77049
Mri scan of both breasts
$140$106$8512
76705
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen
$133$78$5220
76642
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast
$129$80$5934
73700
Ct scan of leg without contrast
$126$45$3617
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
$107$62$5015
76604
Ultrasound scan of chest
$91$26$2118
G0279
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)
$76$49$3639
77063
Screening 3d breast mammography
$75$48$48264
71046
X-ray of chest, 2 views
$64$31$2436
74019
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views
$54$11$911
74022
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest
$52$15$1027
72050
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views
$39$13$911
74018
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view
$36$8$764

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