Dr. James Daniel Gifford

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Daniel Gifford, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Decatur, Alabama. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lawrence Medical Center, Cullman Regional Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus. Dr. James Daniel Gifford also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Nephrology Of North Alabama P.c.. Dr. James Daniel Gifford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 303-5585 to request Dr. James Daniel Gifford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2305 Crown Cir SE
Decatur, AL 35603-5227

Phone 1: (256) 303-5585
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Daniel Gifford
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6709854466
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. James Daniel Gifford attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1487622833
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 6, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. James Daniel Gifford

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Daniel Gifford has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 42 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Nephrology Of North Alabama P.c.


Practice Locations

2305 Crown Cir SE
Decatur, AL 35603-5227
Phone: (256) 303-5585
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


1216 Somerville Serd
Decatur, AL 35601-4335
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, September 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, June 6, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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