Grace E. Alford, DNP, FNP-C

Polaris Parkway Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

“I strive to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to each patient. By actively listening and educating, I empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health, ensuring personalized and effective healthcare solutions.”

Provider Overview

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Accepting New Patients

Yes

Specialty

Languages Spoken

English

Practicing Since

2024

Provider Background

About Grace E. Alford, DNP, FNP-C

 I enjoy baking, hiking, running, reading, knitting, traveling, and spending time in the garden.

Areas of Interest

  • Lifestyle Medicine

  • Preventative Care

  • Women’s Health

  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Fellowship

COPC Cope Fellowship

Titles, Recognitions, Honors, & Awards

APRN, DNP

Previous Organizations & Titles

Riverside Methodist Hospital - Clinical Leader, Registered Nurse; The James Cancer Hospital - Registered Nurse

Medical School

Otterbein University

Board Certification

AANP

University

Capital University

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health aka Aetna MyCare
  • Aetna Better Health aka Aetna MyCare - Established COPC Patients with Referrals Only
  • Aetna Better Health aka Aetna MyCare - Established Patients Only
  • Aetna Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Exchange
  • Anthem Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • Anthem Medicare (HMO & PPO Traditional)
  • BCMH
  • Buckeye AmBetter
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan - Established Patients Only
  • Caresource Medicaid - Established COPC Patients with Referrals Only
  • Caresource Medicaid - Established Patients Only
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Commercial
  • Humana Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • JPMC Aetna
  • JPMC Cigna
  • MedBen
  • Medicaid - Established COPC Patients with Referrals Only
  • Medicaid - Established Patients Only
  • Medical Hoffnung Ministry
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
  • Medical Mutual OhioHealth HMO
  • Medicare
  • MediGold (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • Meritain
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid - Established COPC Patients with Referrals Only
  • Molina Medicaid - Established Patients Only
  • Mt.Carmel Health Partners Trinity Health Plan
  • Multiplan
  • Ohio Health Choice (OHCP)
  • OhioHealthy
  • OSCAR Buckeye Health
  • OSCAR Buckeye Health - Established Patients Only
  • OSU Health Plans
  • Paramount - Established Patients Only
  • Paramount Medicaid
  • PHCS
  • PPO Connect
  • Quality Care Partners
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Self-pay
  • Tricare Prime Remote-PCP/SCP Network Plan
  • Tricare Standard
  • Trinity Health Plan - Aetna Administered
  • UMWA
  • United Medicare Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • Valor Health

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Grace E. Alford, DNP, FNP-C

Polaris Parkway Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

“ I strive to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to each patient. By actively listening and educating, I empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health, ensuring personalized and effective healthcare solutions. ”

Gender

Female

Medical School

Otterbein University

Board Certification

AANP

University

Capital University

Practicing Since

2024

Languages Spoken

English

Accepting New Patients

Yes

Fellowship

COPC Cope Fellowship

Titles, Recognitions, Honors, & Awards

APRN, DNP



Previous Organizations & Titles

Riverside Methodist Hospital - Clinical Leader, Registered Nurse; The James Cancer Hospital - Registered Nurse