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2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1942515408 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Edward Gifford, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician in Hartford, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,227 in Vascular Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
201
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.5/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$12.0K
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Edward Gifford, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 201 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.5/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 201
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Edward Gifford, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Edward Gifford, M.D. sits
This provider among vascular surgery physician peers
Across the 1,336 vascular surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Edward Gifford, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 61% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 45% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one vascular surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Edward Gifford, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Edward Gifford, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Edward Gifford, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Vascular Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
201 2% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.5/100 1.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Edward Gifford, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) - 84.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Edward Gifford, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 85 SEYMOUR ST STE 409, Hartford, CT, 06106, with a listed phone of (860) 522-4158. NPI 1942515408 was issued on 08/09/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 201 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3, Cost 59.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,227 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1942515408 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2010 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.4788
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2865
Quality
59.5997
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Edward Gifford, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC
Hartford, CT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Edward Gifford, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$12.0K
Largest payer
Cook Incorporated
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Edward Gifford, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
Vascular Surgery Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 201 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
201
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 439
- Total Day Supply
- 12,718
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $22K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.34
- Gender Split
- 39% female / 61% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edward Gifford, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
63 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
58 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 19
Rosuvastatin Calcium
19 claims
- Eliquis 14
Eliquis
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 19 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Surgery Physician Overview
How Edward Gifford, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
4,227
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider
Edward Gifford, M.D.'s 201 claims are below the specialty average of 205.
Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gifford.
Dr. Edouard Aboian
M.D.
New Haven, CT
Dr. Tamil Anban
MD
Vernon, CT
Dr. Isibor Arhuidese
MD
New Haven, CT
Dr. Mouhanad Ayach
M.D.
Hartford, CT
Dr. Kristofer Bagdasarian
M.D.
Hartford, CT
Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Gifford, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Edward Gifford, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in Hartford, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Edward Gifford, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Edward Gifford, M.D. wrote 201 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is Edward Gifford, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Edward Gifford, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5/100 (Quality: 79.3, Cost: 59.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Edward Gifford, M.D. located? ▼
Edward Gifford, M.D. is located at 85 SEYMOUR ST STE 409, Hartford, CT, 06106. Phone: (860) 522-4158.
What is Edward Gifford, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Edward Gifford, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942515408, issued on 08/09/2010.
Does Edward Gifford, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Edward Gifford, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,227 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edward Gifford, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Edward Gifford, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edward Gifford, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Edward Gifford, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 201 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edward Gifford, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Edward Gifford, M.D.'s NPI is 1942515408 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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