Gavitt Alida Woodard, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Gavitt Alida Woodard, M.D. specializes in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), serving patients in San Francisco, CA in group practice. Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (class of 2020), she has been practicing for over 6 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 2023dNPPES updated 2020-10-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
513 Parnassus Ave Room S-321, San Francisco, CA 94143-0470
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.56/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
48
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePercentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$10.2k received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Gavitt Alida Woodard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2020
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 20, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
6 years in practice
Established
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2020)
Mailing address
Ucsf Department of Surgery 513 Parnassus Ave, S-321, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450672
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Gavitt Alida Woodard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gavitt Alida Woodard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Francisco required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gavitt Alida Woodard
Dr. Woodard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 476-1239.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gavitt Alida Woodard
Practice Location
513 Parnassus Ave Room S-321, San Francisco, CA 94143-0470
Mailing Address
Ucsf Department of Surgery 513 Parnassus Ave, S-321, San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
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