Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Gutow, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1780752873
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 20, 2020
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G81408

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780752873. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,302
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$164,813
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 370 250 $156
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 254 254 $200
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 160 121 $111
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 154 117 $7
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 141 95 $66
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast 42 27 $115
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass 41 26 $23
26055 Incision of tendon covering of finger 25 18 $244
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 20 17 $66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $136

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Palo Alto Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$52
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 11 0 $52

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Andrew Gutow's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Gutow practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Andrew Gutow practice?
Dr. Andrew Gutow practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Andrew Gutow's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Gutow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780752873, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Gutow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Gutow accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Gutow commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.