Dr. Edward L Giffin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 59+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Edward L Giffin, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1965, having over 59 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Hospital. Dr. Edward L Giffin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (210) 670-9030 to request Dr. Edward L Giffin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1 Maxwell Gln
San Antonio, TX 78257-1262

Phone 1: (210) 670-9030

Fax: (210) 675-4072
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Edward L Giffin
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0143375139
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Otolaryngology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 59 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. Edward L Giffin attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1965.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1336212679
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, November 16, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, December 21, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not 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 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. Edward L Giffin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Edward L Giffin has been primarily specialized in Otolaryngology for over 59 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
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    Otolaryngology
    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
  • 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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

1 Maxwell Gln
San Antonio, TX 78257-1262
Phone: (210) 670-9030
Fax: (210) 675-4072
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, February 2, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, December 21, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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