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Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS

Accepting New Patients

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery

Albany Medical College

Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, aortic dissection, endovascular surgery, and more.

111 Salem Turnpike, Route 82 Suite 8
Norwich, CT 06360

(860) 886-0023

Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS is a cardiac surgeon in Mystic, CT specializing in cardiac surgery and vascular surgery. He graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, MidState Medical Center, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, The William H. Backus Hospital, Hartford Hospital, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, Integrated Care Partners and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.

Office Locations

Integrated Care Partners

100 Perkins Farm Drive Suite 301
Mystic, CT 06355

(860) 572-5400

(860) 245-0001

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Integrated Care Partners

111 Salem Turnpike, Route 82 Suite 8
Norwich, CT 06360

(860) 886-0023

(860) 886-0024

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Integrated Care Partners

85 Seymour Street Suite 409
Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 522-4158

(860) 524-2652

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Hartford, CT 06106

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal fusion

By Affordability:

extremity arteriogram

peripheral angiogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar interbody fusion, and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for extremity arteriogram, and peripheral (arm or leg) angiogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ankle brachial index

carotid duplex ultrasound

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

angiogram

ankle brachial index

arterial duplex ultrasound

arterial ultrasound

arteriogram

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

vascular physiologic studies

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS performed more ankle brachial index (ABI), carotid duplex ultrasound, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for angiogram (angiography), ankle brachial index (ABI), arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, arteriogram, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, and vascular physiologic studies that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated as a cardiac surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS for Medicare patients.

ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vascular procedures	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated as a cardiac surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	127
vascular procedures	203

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	40
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	55
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated as a cardiac surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
doctor visit	151
pelvic imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	195
vascular procedures	282

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	28
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	59
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated as a cardiac surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	39
ablation	18
doctor visit	128
laser treatment	18
minimally invasive procedures	36
pelvic imaging	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	532
vascular procedures	730

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	41
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	118
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated as a cardiac surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	73
ablation	15
doctor visit	118
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	30
pelvic imaging	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	710
vascular procedures	951

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	666
Black	42
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	130
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated as a cardiac surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2023 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	39
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	88
minimally invasive procedures	11
pelvic imaging	39
spinal procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	423
vascular procedures	544

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	21
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	71
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated as a cardiac surgeon in Mystic, CT were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	41
ablation	16
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	122
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	25
pelvic imaging	41
spinal procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	333
vascular procedures	454

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	311
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	136
85 and over	64
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	14
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS graduated from Albany Medical College. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

MidState Medical Center

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

The William H. Backus Hospital

Hartford Hospital

Hospital of Central Connecticut

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

Integrated Care Partners

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS from all over the web to help you find the right in Mystic, CT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$17,603 Endurant $17,238	HawkOne $139	CoreValve Evolut $99	IN.PACT Admiral $41	$87
Cook Incorporated	$11,268 Zilver PTX $11,170	Cook Medical Zilver PTX $98
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$3,933 (7881) Ultrasound Und $1,750	(9520) IGT Devices Undivided $1,000	IGT D Peripheral $939	IGT Devices Und $165	(9281) Turbo Elite $65	Other $15
Cagent Vascular INC	$3,151 Serrantor $3,151
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$2,394 C3 Delivery System $569	VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis $381	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $359	GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo $279	EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $247	Other $559
Other	$6,876 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $1,868	ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $1,338	Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System $406	Cook Medical Zilver PTX $393	ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $329	Other $2,542

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$17,083
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11,170
Food and Beverage	$8,120
Consulting Fee	$4,300
Travel and Lodging	$2,803
Other	$1,750

Research Payments

Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS has received 9 research payments totaling $46,849.

Biography

Dr. Edward Gifford is a cardiac surgery and vascular surgery specialist in Hartford, CT, Mystic, CT, and Norwich, CT. Dr. Gifford's areas of expertise include the following: thoracic outlet syndrome, carotid artery disease, and aortoiliac occlusive disease. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be in-network for Anthem, ConnectiCare, Blue California, and more. After completing medical school at Albany Medical College, he performed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Gifford's professional affiliations include Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford Hospital, and Hospital of Central Connecticut. According to Hartford Healthcare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Mystic, CT.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dewitt Gifford, MD, FSVS From 2017 - 2023

Education & Training

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Insurance Information

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General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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