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- Cape Coral location main office
636 del Prado Blvd S Ste A5510, Cape Coral, FL 33990 - Decatur location
2305 Crown Cir SE, Decatur, AL 35603
About Dr. Gifford
James D. Gifford, MD practices internal medicine in Cape Coral, FL. James is also listed as specializing in nephrology. Medicare claims data shows James provided 512 services to 386 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and, and initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487622833.
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Contact Information
- (239) 343-5537
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Practice Locations
636 DEL PRADO BLVD S STE A5510
Cape Coral, FL 33990
2305 Crown Cir SE
Decatur, AL 35603
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
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Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
512 services · 386 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
195 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
152 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
117 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99316 |
24 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other internists at this location 6
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Related specialists at this location 8
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Also at this address 4
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gifford?
Dr. Gifford is an internist in Cape Coral, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
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What is Dr. Gifford's address?
Dr. Gifford is listed at 636 del Prado Blvd S Ste A5510, Cape Coral, FL 33990. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gifford?
The number on file is (239) 343-5537. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Gifford?
Dr. Gifford's National Provider Identifier is 1487622833. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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How much experience does Dr. Gifford have?
Dr. Gifford has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Gifford perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gifford the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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