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- 1305 S Fort Harrison Ave, Building H, Clearwater, FL 33756
About Dr. Needham
Gerald T. Needham, D.O. practices nephrology in Clearwater, FL. Gerald is a 1995 graduate of Mid West Medical College. Medicare claims data shows Gerald provided 1,789 services to 568 patients. The services billed most often include dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older), established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962427195.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (727) 441-0104
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1305 S FORT HARRISON AVE BUILDING H
Clearwater, FL 33756
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,789 services · 568 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90970 |
718 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
364 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
264 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
210 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
79 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
62 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
37 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
35 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 kidney specialists in Clearwater 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Gerald T. Needham specialize in?
Gerald T. Needham is a kidney specialist in Clearwater, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Gerald T. Needham located?
Gerald T. Needham is listed at 1305 S Fort Harrison Ave Building H, Clearwater, FL 33756. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Gerald T. Needham's phone number?
The number on file is (727) 441-0104. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gerald T. Needham?
Gerald T. Needham's National Provider Identifier is 1962427195. 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 Gerald T. Needham train?
Gerald T. Needham attended Mid West Medical College, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gerald T. Needham have?
Gerald T. Needham has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Gerald T. Needham do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Gerald T. Needham provides treatments such as dialysis services, per day, less than full month service, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Gerald T. Needham's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gerald T. Needham. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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