DR. ROBERT B KNOX M.D.
NPI 1467424374
Ophthalmology in Fort Smith, AR
Active since February 03, 2006
88.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
About Dr. Robert B Knox M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ROBERT B KNOX M.D. (NPI 1467424374) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C7590) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1467424374
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT B KNOXCredential: M.D.
Location Address7901 DALLAS STFort Smith, AR 72903-4281
Mailing Address7901 Dallas StFort Smith, AR 72903-4281 · (479) 782-8892 · Fax (479) 782-8840
Phone(479) 782-8892
Fax(479) 782-8840
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1467424374 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C7590
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
7901 DALLAS ST, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Other Identifiers 4
Medicaid120963001AR
Other55067AR · Bcbs
Medicaid100164530BOK
OtherCQ2384Railroad Medicare
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
88.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practiceQuality
100
Improvement Activities
40
Cost
60.87
Reported Quality Measures
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
93%377 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
100%373 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cataracts: 20/40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance…
100%229 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
72%54 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
99%618 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
96%226 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
100%227 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
91%7,040 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%1,141 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%3,503 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
86%4,895 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
1%462 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 95% · 924 patients
Patients tobacco: 92% · 888 patients
3%35 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
100%432 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
78%4,895 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 2,719 patients
0%2,719 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Robert Knox's NPI number?
The NPI number for Robert Knox is 1467424374. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2006.
Where is Robert Knox located?
Robert Knox practices at 7901 Dallas St, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 782-8892.
What is Robert Knox's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Robert Knox was last updated on December 17, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Robert B Knox, M.D. · NPI 1467424374
Ophthalmology physician in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 3, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1467424374 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** February 3, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** C7590 (Arkansas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 7901 DALLAS ST, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4281
- **Phone:** (479) 782-8892 · **Fax:** (479) 782-8840
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 17, 2019
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 120963001 (AR); Other 55067 (AR); Medicaid 100164530B (OK); and 1 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1467424374) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.