DR. ALEX J GAFFORD D.C.
NPI 1639174691
Chiropractor in Saint Louis, MO

Active since June 16, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
745 CRAIG RD, SUITE 301, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141(314) 275-7802 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2025, Jan 25, 2022, Jan 16, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Alex J Gafford D.c. NPPES

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

DR. ALEX J GAFFORD D.C. (NPI 1639174691) is an individual chiropractor in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2004013906) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis and is a graduate of Logan College Of Chiropractic (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639174691
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX J GAFFORDCredential: D.C.
Location Address745 CRAIG RD, SUITE 301Saint Louis, MO 63141-7122
Mailing Address12117 Ladue Heights DrSaint Louis, MO 63141-6656 · (314) 275-7802
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLogan College Of ChiropracticGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1639174691 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2004013906
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
Also ListedAcupuncturistTaxonomy 171100000X · License 2004013906 (MO)
745 CRAIG RD, Saint Louis, MO 63141

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1401 Holly Hills AveSaint Louis, MO 63111-2410 · Phone (314) 353-5190

Other Identifiers 1

Other189632MO · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alex J Gafford D.c. 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 ID4082665336
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050204000014

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alex Gafford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
401 HOLLY HILLS AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
52 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Counselor (Professional)
745 CRAIG RD, SUITE 206
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
Home Health
745 CRAIG RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Social Worker (Clinical)
745 CRAIG RD, SUITE 212
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Social Worker (Clinical)
745 CRAIG RD, STE 212
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Social Worker
745 CRAIG RD, SUITE 212
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Counselor (Professional)
745 CRAIG RD, SUITE 206
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
Social Worker (Clinical)
745 CRAIG RD, SUITE 212
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Counselor
745 CRAIG RD, STE. 304
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

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 Alex Gafford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Gafford is 1639174691. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Where is Alex Gafford located?

Alex Gafford practices at 745 Craig Rd Suite 301, Saint Louis, MO 63141. The listed phone number is (314) 275-7802.

What is Alex Gafford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Alex Gafford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Gafford 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alex Gafford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alex Gafford reassigns Medicare benefits to Family Care Health Centers (Saint Louis, MO). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alex Gafford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alex Gafford accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Medica list Alex Gafford 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Gafford was last updated on November 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.