Physician Profile
David Gershfield, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gershfield
Based in Palo Alto, CA, David Gershfield, MD is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. David graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1999. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 790 Medicare patients across 1,291 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or.
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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
- (650) 321-4121
- Email not available
Practice Locations
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,291 services · 790 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
49 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies | Treatment | 95909 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
449 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
422 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | Billing code | G2212 |
176 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
148 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 neurologists in Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gershfield specialize in?
Dr. Gershfield is a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gershfield located?
Dr. Gershfield is listed at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gershfield's phone number?
The number on file is (650) 321-4121. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gershfield's NPI number?
Dr. Gershfield's National Provider Identifier is 1033226758. 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 Dr. Gershfield go to medical school?
Dr. Gershfield attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gershfield been practicing?
Dr. Gershfield has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gershfield do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gershfield provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 5-6 studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gershfield confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gershfield. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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