Virginia Gifford, NP
NPI 1033208459 · Physician Assistant · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Virginia Gifford, NP is a Physician Assistant provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1033208459).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033208459
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA17400 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,276 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 3,319 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 685 | $76 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 582 | $35 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 494 | $97 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 83 | $59 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 398 | 112 |
| Imiquimod | 394 | 177 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 192 | 78 |
| Fluorouracil | 90 | 57 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 75 | 19 |
| Mupirocin | 60 | 33 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 57 | 21 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 53 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$691 across 35 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-12
- Last updated
- 2008-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virginia Gifford's NPI number?
- Virginia Gifford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033208459, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Virginia Gifford's specialty?
- Virginia Gifford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Virginia Gifford located?
- Virginia Gifford's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2513.
- What is Virginia Gifford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Virginia Gifford is (661) 410-7546.
- Does Virginia Gifford accept Medicare?
- Virginia Gifford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Virginia Gifford's NPI active?
- Yes — Virginia Gifford's NPI (1033208459) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.