Christopher E Gafford, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Fayetteville, TN

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Christopher E Gafford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 2320 Thornton Taylor Pkwy, Fayetteville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 433-7778.

Christopher E Gafford is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 26019) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982618096.

Contact Information

Christopher E Gafford, MD
2320 Thornton Taylor Pkwy,
Fayetteville, TN 37334-3630
(931) 433-7778
(931) 433-0671

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher E Gafford
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience35 Years
Location2320 Thornton Taylor Pkwy, Fayetteville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher E Gafford attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982618096
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012060213
  • Enrollment ID: I20090805000806

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher E Gafford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982618096NPI-NPPES
3807558MedicaidTN
4015758OtherTNBC BS TN
89009845OtherALBC BS AL
0140672OtherTNUNITED HEALTH CARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 26019 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Quality First Home CareColumbia, TNHome health agency
Lincoln Medical Home Health And HospiceFayetteville, TNHome health agency
Amedisys Home CareWinchester, TNHome health agency
Lincoln Medical CenterFayetteville, TNHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher E Gafford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristopher E Gafford Dba Gafford Family Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841662327
PECOS PAC ID: 8921308255
Enrollment ID: O20151118001448

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher E Gafford is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher E Gafford, MD
2320 Thornton Taylor Pkwy,
Fayetteville, TN 37334-3630

Ph: (931) 433-7778		Christopher E Gafford, MD
2320 Thornton Taylor Pkwy,
Fayetteville, TN 37334-3630

Ph: (931) 433-7778

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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