Dr. Margaret F Gaines

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Margaret F Gaines, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Snohomish, Washington. She attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Medical Center, Valley Medical Center. Dr. Margaret F Gaines also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including In Home Primary Care, Pllc. Dr. Margaret F Gaines does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Margaret F Gaines at 127 Ave A Bay 3 1 And Suite 2 to request Dr. Margaret F Gaines the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 127 Ave A
Bay 3 1 And Suite 2
Snohomish, WA 98290-2962


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Margaret F Gaines
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5890749840
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Hospice/Palliative Care

Experience

  • Over 40 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. Margaret F Gaines attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1730172008
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Margaret F Gaines

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Margaret F Gaines has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 40 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • In Home Primary Care, Pllc


Practice Locations

127 Ave A
Bay 3 1 And Suite 2
Snohomish, WA 98290-2962

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 Thursday, March 3, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 31, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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