Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Gershfield, MD
Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1033226758
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 20, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084N0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A74994
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033226758. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
793
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$142,560
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 343 | 196 | $217 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 191 | 191 | $265 | |
G2212 |
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 | 188 | 126 | $38 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 47 | 31 | $156 | |
95886 |
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | 24 | 16 | $129 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Palo Alto Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 1,648. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,814
Transactions
109
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 40 | $897.62 | |
| Sk Life Science, INC. | 18 | $312.55 | |
| Mdd US Operations, LLC | 11 | $300.98 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 12 | $290.99 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 6 | $193.91 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $160.15 | |
| Eisai INC. | 1 | $124.83 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 3 | $95.62 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $86.97 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $64.51 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. | 2 | $51.84 | |
| Acorda Therapeutics, INC | 2 | $48.45 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $31.89 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $28.18 | |
| Banner Life Sciences, LLC | 1 | $25.45 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
603
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$94,854
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 121 | 34 | $10,814 |
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 67 | 24 | $1,060 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 67 | 24 | $2,226 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 49 | 16 | $4,160 |
| Levetiracetam | Generic | 37 | 0 | $1,838 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 37 | 0 | $480 |
| Propranolol Hcl ER (Propranolol Hcl) | Brand | 34 | 0 | $3,531 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | Generic | 32 | 0 | $2,293 |
| Propranolol Hcl | Generic | 30 | 11 | $1,714 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 26 | 0 | $891 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Gershfield's medical specialty?
Dr. David Gershfield practices Neurology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. David Gershfield practice?
Dr. David Gershfield practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. David Gershfield's NPI?
Dr. David Gershfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033226758, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Gershfield accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Gershfield accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Gershfield commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); 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 (HCPCS G2212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.