Dr. Philip Scott Gafford

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Philip Scott Gafford, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Lima, Ohio. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Defiance Regional Medical Center, Lima Memorial Health System, Midland Memorial Hospital, St David's South Austin Medical Center. Dr. Philip Scott Gafford also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lima Memorial Professional Corporation. Dr. Philip Scott Gafford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (419) 998-8207 to request Dr. Philip Scott Gafford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1003 Bellefontaine Ave
Lima, OH 45804-1867

Phone 1: (419) 998-8207
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Philip Scott Gafford
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8628248291
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 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. Philip Scott Gafford attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1275743502
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He 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 - He 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 - 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. Philip Scott Gafford

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Philip Scott Gafford has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 19 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Surgery / Trauma Surgery
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    Trauma Surgery
    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
  • Surgery / Surgical Oncology
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    Surgical Oncology
    A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Lima Memorial Professional Corporation


Practice Locations

1003 Bellefontaine Ave
Lima, OH 45804-1867
Phone: (419) 998-8207
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, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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