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DR. ALEX HOWARD GIFFORD M.D.
NPI 1750397188
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Cleveland, OH

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
11100 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44106(216) 286-7415(216) 201-8167 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, May 19, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Alex Howard Gifford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALEX HOWARD GIFFORD M.D. (NPI 1750397188) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Cleveland, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.142337) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750397188
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX HOWARD GIFFORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address11100 EUCLID AVECleveland, OH 44106-1716
Mailing Address11100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106-1716 · (216) 844-8500
Phone(216) 286-7415
Fax(216) 201-8167
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1750397188 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.142337
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 35.142337 (OH)
11100 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0443022OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 Howard Gifford 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 ID7012031990
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210524000451
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
Same address
Multi-Specialty
11100 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3,958 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669499414 (216) 844-1000

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 9

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.

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
63 services46 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
42 services41 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.
41 services17 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
37 services37 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.
29 services14 patients
Test for exercise-induced lung stress 94618
An exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.
26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Uh Cleveland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360137
Location11100 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44106 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Beachwood, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360359
Location3999 Richmond RoadBeachwood, OH 44122 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services

Rainbow Babies And Childrens Hospital

Childrens · Cleveland, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number363302
Location11100 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44106 · Cuyahoga County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44106 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

79.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.51
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.09

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$14.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers34 claims34 services$841.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
5 suppliers44 claims44 services$5.39 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
4 suppliers29 claims29 services$87.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers15 claims15 services$26.15 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.

DR. YU HYON KIM MD
Ophthalmology
11100 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Cuyahoga County (216) 844-3601
JENNIFER LYNN PARRY RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
11100 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Cuyahoga County (216) 983-5691
RAINBOW BABIES & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital (Children)
11100 EUCLID AVE, RBC 637
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Cuyahoga County (216) 983-5261
DR. KA CHUN ALAN CHAN M.D
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11100 EUCLID AVE, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CASE MEDICAL CENTER
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Cuyahoga County (216) 844-1000
DR. CHOR CHEUNG TAM M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11100 EUCLID AVE, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CASE MEDICAL CENTER
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Cuyahoga County (216) 333-8948
DOMINIC CERCONE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11100 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Cuyahoga County (216) 844-1000
DR. CHRISTOPHER FELCHLIA MD
Anesthesiology
11100 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Cuyahoga County (216) 844-2273
GABRIELLA MARGUERITE RUSTIA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11100 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Cuyahoga County (216) 844-8570

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 Gifford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Gifford is 1750397188. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Alex Gifford located?

Alex Gifford practices at 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106. The listed phone number is (216) 286-7415.

What is Alex Gifford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Alex Gifford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alex Gifford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alex Gifford reassigns Medicare benefits to University Hospitals Medical Group Inc (Cleveland, OH). 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 Gifford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alex Gifford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and 1 other insurer list Alex 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 Alex Gifford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Gifford is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center and Rainbow Babies And Childrens Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Gifford was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.