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DR. JAMES S GAFFNEY M.D.
NPI 1316949522
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Ithaca, NY

Active since June 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.21/100
CMS Quality Rating
8 BRENTWOOD DR, SUITE B, ITHACA, NY 14850(607) 273-6757(607) 273-2854 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. James S Gaffney M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES S GAFFNEY M.D. (NPI 1316949522) is an individual neurology provider in Ithaca, New York, licensed in New York (165512) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316949522
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES S GAFFNEYCredential: M.D.
Location Address8 BRENTWOOD DR, SUITE BIthaca, NY 14850-1871
Mailing Address905 Hanshaw Road, Suit AIthaca, NY 14850-1871 · (607) 273-6757 · Fax (607) 273-2854
Phone(607) 273-6757
Fax(607) 273-2854
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 2019
✔ NPI 1316949522 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 165512
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
8 BRENTWOOD DR, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01335900NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James S Gaffney M.d. 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 ID4486747888
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110112000533
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 7

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.
28 services21 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
27 services23 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
23 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
22 services21 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.
19 services19 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca

Acute Care Hospitals · Ithaca, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330307
Location101 Dates DriveIthaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14850 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

95.21/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.69
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
63%349 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ZIJIN CHENG MD
Family Medicine
8 BRENTWOOD DR
ITHACA, NY 14850
Tompkins County (657) 272-1717
FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF ITHACA
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
8 BRENTWOOD DR
ITHACA, NY 14850
Tompkins County (607) 277-4341
DR. JODY M STACKMAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
8 BRENTWOOD DR, SUITE B
ITHACA, NY 14850
Tompkins County (607) 273-6757
DR. SERENA H. YOON MD
Internal Medicine
8 BRENTWOOD DR, SUITE B
ITHACA, NY 14850
Tompkins County (607) 266-7500
DR. LINDA RADOMSKI MD
Internal Medicine
8 BRENTWOOD DR, SUITE B
ITHACA, NY 14850
Tompkins County (607) 266-7500
NICOLE ANN SERRANO FNP
Nurse Practitioner
8 BRENTWOOD DR
ITHACA, NY 14850
Tompkins County (607) 277-4341
MICHAEL SLATTERY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Sleep Medicine)
8 BRENTWOOD DR
ITHACA, NY 14850
Tompkins County (607) 273-6757
DR. DEANA BONNO M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
8 BRENTWOOD DR
ITHACA, NY 14850
Tompkins County (607) 273-6757

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Gaffney's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Gaffney is 1316949522. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2005.

Where is James Gaffney located?

James Gaffney practices at 8 Brentwood Dr Suite B, Ithaca, NY 14850. The listed phone number is (607) 273-6757.

What is James Gaffney's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is James Gaffney enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Gaffney is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is James Gaffney affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Gaffney is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Gaffney was last updated on April 2, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.