Thomas Gaffey, M.D.
NPI 1881612190 · Anesthesiology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Gaffey, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1881612190).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881612190
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A85705 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
519 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 395 | $140 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 49 | $192 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 19 | $140 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 16 | $29 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin, Muscles, Or Nerves of Head, Neck, and Upper Back00300 | 15 | $269 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal62322 | 14 | $87 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2020-05-29
- Certified
- 2020-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Gaffey's NPI number?
- Thomas Gaffey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881612190, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Gaffey's specialty?
- Thomas Gaffey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Gaffey located?
- Thomas Gaffey's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Thomas Gaffey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Gaffey is (650) 853-2894.
- Does Thomas Gaffey accept Medicare?
- Thomas Gaffey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Gaffey's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Gaffey's NPI (1881612190) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.