Physician Profile
Gary A. Gelbfish, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gelbfish
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Gary A. Gelbfish, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. Gary graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Gary cared for 2,792 Medicare patients across 7,550 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (718) 258-3004
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2502 AVENUE I
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery 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
Aneurysms
Aortic disease
Artery conditions
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
Foot & toe conditions
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
Skin & vein conditions
Vascular malformations
Vascular tumors
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
Wounds & ulcers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
Blood clot treatments
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
Diagnostic tests
Dialysis access
Emergency surgery
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
Vein procedures
Vein treatments
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,550 services · 2,792 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
489 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
207 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of tube into vein, second order branch | Procedure | 36012 |
205 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
182 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
119 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis | Procedure | 36821 |
39 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
34 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube | Procedure | 36905 |
26 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft | Procedure | 36832 |
24 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of artery with review by radiologist, initial artery | Procedure | 37246 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
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 vascular surgeons in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Gary A. Gelbfish specialize in?
Gary A. Gelbfish is a vascular surgeon in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Gary A. Gelbfish located?
Gary A. Gelbfish is listed at 2502 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Gary A. Gelbfish's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 258-3004. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Gary A. Gelbfish's NPI number?
Gary A. Gelbfish's National Provider Identifier is 1275508954. 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 Gary A. Gelbfish train?
Gary A. Gelbfish attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Gary A. Gelbfish been practicing?
Gary A. Gelbfish has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Gary A. Gelbfish do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Gary A. Gelbfish performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist and insertion of tube into vein, second order branch; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as ultrasound of hemodialysis access and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Gary A. Gelbfish confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gary A. Gelbfish. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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