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Elaine R. Gecht, MD

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About Dr. Gecht

Based in San Francisco, CA, Elaine R. Gecht, MD is listed in the NPI registry under rheumatology. Elaine graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1977. Elaine is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Elaine cared for 233 Medicare patients across 1,366 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes, and subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes. NPI 1457349086 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Specialty

Rheumatology (Primary)
Geriatric Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 40437CurrentExpires Dec 2028Since 1979
NPINational Provider Identifier
1457349086Issued 2005

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Gecht?

Dr. Gecht is a rheumatologist in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Rheumatology”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Gecht's address?

Dr. Gecht is listed at 302 Silver Ave Jewish Home for the Aged, San Francisco, CA 94112. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gecht?

The number on file is (415) 334-2500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Gecht's NPI number?

Dr. Gecht's National Provider Identifier is 1457349086. 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. Gecht train?

Dr. Gecht attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Gecht been practicing?

Dr. Gecht has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Gecht perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gecht provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Gecht confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gecht. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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