Dr. Laura A Gaffney

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 32+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Laura A Gaffney, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Merriam, Kansas. She attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Shawnee Mission Medical Center, University Of Kansas Hospital. Dr. Laura A Gaffney also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc. Dr. Laura A Gaffney accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (913) 384-4040 to request Dr. Laura A Gaffney the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 7301 E Frontage Rd
Merriam, KS 66204-1632

Phone 1: (913) 384-4040
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Laura A Gaffney
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5890732614
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

  • Internal Medicine (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. Laura A Gaffney attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1992.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1740372390
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

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. Laura A Gaffney

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
    A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
  • Pediatrics / Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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    Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.


Affiliated Hospitals

Shawnee Mission Medical Center


Medical Group Practice

  • Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc


Practice Locations

7301 E Frontage Rd
Merriam, KS 66204-1632
Phone: (913) 384-4040
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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