Claire Efting-Bukacel, LMSW
Claire Efting-Bukacel is a Clinical Social Worker based in Pontiac, MI with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Claire Efting-Bukacel, LMSW specializes in social work, serving patients in Pontiac, MI in independent practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two ... CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 60dNPPES updated 2026-03-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MichiganHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 24, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Taxonomy: 1041C0700X
Mailing address
24230 Karim Blvd Ste 100, Novi, MI 48375-2960
Differs from practice location
Virtual Social Work Care With Claire Efting-Bukacel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Claire Efting-Bukacel for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Pontiac required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Claire Efting-Bukacel
Dr. Efting-Bukacel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pontiac, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 745-4900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Claire Efting-Bukacel
Practice Location
1841 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48340-2235
Mailing Address
24230 Karim Blvd Ste 100, Novi, MI 48375-2960
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