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Dermatology

Michael E. Gifford, MD

Sees patients in Santa Clara, CA · California

Summary

Michael E. Gifford, MD (Dermatology) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Santa Clara, CA. NPI 1588740005. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael E. Gifford, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

DermatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
University Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Permanente Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Michael E. Gifford see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Santa Clara, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael E. Gifford's specialty?
Medicare lists Dermatology as the primary specialty.
Does Michael E. Gifford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael E. Gifford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Michael E. Gifford?
(408) 851-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michael E. Gifford's NPI number?
1588740005. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael E. Gifford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael E. Gifford as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Santa Clara

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Clara, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588740005
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians