Physician Profile
Ariel Gelman, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gelman
Ariel Gelman, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Bethesda, MD specializing in dermatology. Ariel trained at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. According to Medicare claims data, Ariel cared for 362 Medicare patients across 565 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (301) 295-4551
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE BLDG 19
Bethesda, MD 20889
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acne
- Eczema
- Hair loss
- Melanoma
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Skin cancer
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
- Wart Removal
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
565 services · 362 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
192 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
59 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
109 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Bethesda 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Temple University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ariel Gelman specialize in?
Ariel Gelman is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Bethesda, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Ariel Gelman located?
Ariel Gelman is listed at 8901 Rockville Pike Bldg 19, Bethesda, MD 20889. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ariel Gelman's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 295-4551. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ariel Gelman's NPI number?
Ariel Gelman's National Provider Identifier is 1023491776. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Ariel Gelman train?
Ariel Gelman attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ariel Gelman been practicing?
Ariel Gelman has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ariel Gelman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ariel Gelman performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ariel Gelman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ariel Gelman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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