Dr. Ellin F Gafford

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 32+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ellin F Gafford, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Columbus, Ohio. She attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Ohio State University Hospitals. Dr. Ellin F Gafford also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Osu Internal Medicine, Llc. Dr. Ellin F Gafford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (614) 293-8619 to request Dr. Ellin F Gafford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 460 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1240

Phone 1: (614) 293-8619
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ellin F Gafford
Former Name Ellin Cusack Frair
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2163456534
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 32 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. Ellin F Gafford attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1992.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1013033455
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 4, 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 not 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. Ellin F Gafford

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ellin F Gafford has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 32 years of experience.
  • 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

  • Osu Internal Medicine, Llc


Practice Locations

460 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1240
Phone: (614) 293-8619
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


452 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1240
Phone: (614) 293-3737
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


410 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1240
Phone: (614) 293-8000
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, July 6, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, April 4, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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