KATHERINE RHOADS GIFFORD PAC
NPI 1669419578
Physician Assistant in Hingham, MA

Active since May 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
15 COLBY RD, HINGHAM, MA 02043(781) 626-1844 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Katherine Rhoads Gifford Pac NPPES

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

KATHERINE RHOADS GIFFORD PAC (NPI 1669419578) is an individual physician assistant in Hingham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (68) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Shore Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669419578
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE RHOADS GIFFORDCredential: PAC
Location Address15 COLBY RDHingham, MA 02043-4729
Mailing Address15 Colby RdHingham, MA 02043-4729 · (781) 626-1844
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2014
NPI 1669419578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MA · 68
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
15 COLBY RD, Hingham, MA 02043

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Kate Gifford Pac

Other Identifiers 10

OtherH2672MA · Railroad Medicare
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedM15296MA · Medicare Ma
Other000000025874MA · Bmc Healthnet
Other604436MA · Secure Horizons
Medicare UPINR92305MA
OtherM15296MA · Bcbs Ma
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedAP0189MA
Other604436MA · Tufts Health Plan
OtherS722MA · Harvard Pilgrim
Medicaid9771247MA

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

Katherine Rhoads Gifford Pac 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 ID7315062239
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100916000039
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.

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.
158 services116 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
133 services130 patients
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.
118 services82 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

South Shore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · South Weymouth, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220100
Location55 Fogg RoadSouth Weymouth, MA 02190 · Norfolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02043 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

82.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.33
Promoting Interoperability70
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.53

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 Katherine Gifford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Gifford is 1669419578. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006. The provider is also known as Kate Gifford Pac.

Where is Katherine Gifford located?

Katherine Gifford practices at 15 Colby Rd, Hingham, MA 02043. The listed phone number is (781) 626-1844.

What is Katherine Gifford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Katherine Gifford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Gifford 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 Katherine Gifford accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Katherine Gifford 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 Katherine Gifford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Gifford is affiliated with South Shore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Gifford was last updated on April 8, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.