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CHRISTOPHER E GAFFORD M.D.
NPI 1982618096
Family Medicine in Fayetteville, TN

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
2320 THORNTON TAYLOR PKWY, FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334(931) 433-7778(931) 433-0671 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Christopher E Gafford M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER E GAFFORD M.D. (NPI 1982618096) is an individual family medicine provider in Fayetteville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (26019) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southern Tennessee Regional Hlth System Winchester, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982618096
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER E GAFFORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address2320 THORNTON TAYLOR PKWYFayetteville, TN 37334-3630
Mailing Address2320 Thornton Taylor PkwyFayetteville, TN 37334-3630 · (931) 433-7778 · Fax (931) 433-0671
Phone(931) 433-7778
Fax(931) 433-0671
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1982618096 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 26019
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2320 THORNTON TAYLOR PKWY, Fayetteville, TN 37334
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid3807558TN
Other4015758TN · Bc Bs Tn
Other89009845AL · Bc Bs Al
Other0140672TN · United Health Care

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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

Christopher E Gafford 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 ID7012060213
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090805000806
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 Christopher Gafford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Christopher E Gafford Dba Gafford Family Medicine
Same address
Family Medicine
2320 THORNTON TAYLOR PKWY
Fayetteville, TN 37334
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841662327 (931) 433-7778

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 10

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.

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.
851 services246 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
167 services102 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
104 services104 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
60 services56 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
19 services13 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
16 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Southern Tennessee Regional Hlth System Winchester

Acute Care Hospitals · Winchester, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440058
Location185 Hospital RoadWinchester, TN 37398 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lincoln Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440102
Location106 Medical Center BlvdFayetteville, TN 37334 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tullahoma, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440144
Location1801 N Jackson St Box 460Tullahoma, TN 37388 · Coffee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37334 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

71.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality62.98
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.26

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
75%518 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
80%727 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
7%283 patients5/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
73%5,670 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
90%6,364 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
100%988 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
69%353 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 10% · 533 patients
Patients totalRate: 26% · 533 patients
21%533 patients2/55-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.

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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers55 claims107 services$5.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
6 suppliers11 claims18 services$1.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers38 claims39 services$19.68 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
3 suppliers48 claims49 services$109.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers27 claims30 services$24.37 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 4

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

GAFFORD FAMILY MEDICINE
Family Medicine
2320 THORNTON TAYLOR PKWY
FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334
Lincoln County (931) 433-7778
ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDICS INC
Orthopaedic Surgery
2320 THORNTON TAYLOR PKWY
FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334
Lincoln County (913) 438-5515
CHRISTOPHER E GAFFORD DBA GAFFORD FAMILY MEDICINE
Family Medicine
2320 THORNTON TAYLOR PKWY
FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334
Lincoln County (931) 433-7778
SHELBYVILLE CLINIC CORP
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
2320 THORNTON TAYLOR PKWY
FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334
Lincoln County (931) 438-5515

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 Christopher Gafford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gafford is 1982618096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is Christopher Gafford located?

Christopher Gafford practices at 2320 Thornton Taylor Pkwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334. The listed phone number is (931) 433-7778.

What is Christopher Gafford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Christopher Gafford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Gafford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Gafford reassigns Medicare benefits to Christopher E Gafford Dba Gafford Family Medicine (Fayetteville, TN). 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 Christopher Gafford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Gafford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Christopher 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.

Is Christopher Gafford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Gafford is affiliated with Southern Tennessee Regional Hlth System Winchester, Lincoln Medical Center and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Gafford was last updated on April 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.