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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gifford, Vascular Surgeon in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Edward Gifford, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT. Dr. Gifford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gifford’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gifford’s office at (860) 522-4158.
What languages does Dr. Gifford speak?
Dr. Gifford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gifford treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Gifford diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gifford. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg artery disease
- PAD in both legs
- Atherosclerosis of both legs
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Gifford perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Gifford performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gifford. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Microphlebectomy
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Stab Incision Vein Removal
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
Does Dr. Gifford accept my insurance?
Dr. Gifford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 522-4158 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gifford accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Gifford in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
CarePartners of Connecticut
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gifford's office located?
Dr. Edward Gifford's Primary Practice
85 Seymour St Ste 409
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 522-4158
What is Dr. Gifford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gifford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942515408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gifford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gifford
What is Dr. Edward Gifford's specialty?
Dr. Gifford is a Vascular Surgeon near Hartford, CT. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Gifford to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edward Gifford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gifford is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, Windham Hospital, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, MidState Medical Center, Middlesex Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Edward Gifford accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Edward Gifford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Gifford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gifford's office at (860) 522-4158 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Gifford?
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