DR. DOUGLAS BRENT GAUFIN DO
NPI 1629571278
Hospitalist in Las Cruces, NM

Active since March 09, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011(575) 556-7600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 30, 2021, Mar 9, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Douglas Brent Gaufin Do NPPES

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

DR. DOUGLAS BRENT GAUFIN DO (NPI 1629571278) is an individual hospitalist provider in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (A-2508-21) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629571278
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOUGLAS BRENT GAUFINCredential: DO
Location Address4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300Las Cruces, NM 88011-8262
Mailing Address4351 E Lohman Ave Ste 300Las Cruces, NM 88011-8262
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 29, 2021
NPI 1629571278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NM · A-2508-21
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300, Las Cruces, NM 88011

Accepted Insurance

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. Douglas Brent Gaufin Do 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 ID6103222443
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210910002764
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 3

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.

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.
351 services334 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
18 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alamogordo, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320004
Location2669 Scenic DriveAlamogordo, NM 88310 · Otero County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Cruces, NM
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number320018
Location2450 South Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011 · Dona Ana County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mountain View Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Cruces, NM
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number320085
Location4311 East Lohman AvenueLas Cruces, NM 88011 · Dona Ana County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sierra Vista Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · T Or C, NM
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number321300
Location800 East 9th AvenueT Or C, NM 87901 · Sierra County

Lincoln County Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Ruidoso, NM
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number321306
Location211 Sudderth DriveRuidoso, NM 88345 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88011 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers28 claims28 services$21.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers27 claims27 services$118.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Internal Medicine
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Internal Medicine
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Internal Medicine
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 300
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011

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 Douglas Gaufin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Gaufin is 1629571278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2018.

Where is Douglas Gaufin located?

Douglas Gaufin practices at 4351 E Lohman Ave Ste 300, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The listed phone number is (575) 556-7600.

What is Douglas Gaufin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Douglas Gaufin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Gaufin 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.

What insurance does Douglas Gaufin accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Douglas Gaufin as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Douglas Gaufin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Douglas Gaufin is affiliated with Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Sierra Vista Hospital and Lincoln County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Gaufin was last updated on June 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.