ELLIN MARGARET BIGHAM MD
NPI 1013033455
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Columbus, OH

Q: What is Ellin Bigham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellin Bigham is 1013033455. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2007. The provider is also known as Ellin Frair Gafford MD.

Q: What is Ellin Bigham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellin Bigham was last updated on March 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.31/100

CMS Quality Rating

460 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-2957(614) 688-3700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2026, Aug 12, 2025, Sep 13, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Ellin Margaret Bigham Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ELLIN MARGARET BIGHAM MD (NPI 1013033455) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.070502) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013033455

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameELLIN MARGARET BIGHAMCredential: MD

Location Address460 W 10TH AVEColumbus, OH 43210-1240

Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-2957 · Fax (614) 688-3700

Phone(614) 293-2957

Fax(614) 688-3700

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2026

✔ NPI 1013033455 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.070502

Definition

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.

460 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ellin Frair Gafford Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ellin Margaret Bigham Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163456534

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060502000901

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

37 services16 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number360085

Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.31/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

76.58

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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