Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clifford Gelman, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Pismo Beach, CA

  • NPI 1083688782
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 67.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
921 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 201
Pismo Beach, CA 934493264
(805) 546-0411
fax (805) 473-4891

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 23, 2021
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #144049 · Florida #ME73383
Medicaid
FL #257110201

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083688782. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
634
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$82,704
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 222 144 $49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 122 122 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 86 72 $94
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 84 83 $131
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 30 30 $524
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 29 29 $637
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 25 24 $59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 25 24 $80
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 11 11 $82

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Pismo Beach Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Conmed Corporation 1 $18.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
118
Patients
112
Total drug cost
$812
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 101 97 $700
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 15 $112

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Clifford Gelman's medical specialty?
Dr. Clifford Gelman practices Surgery Physician in Pismo Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Clifford Gelman practice?
Dr. Clifford Gelman practices at 921 Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach, CA 934493264. Office phone: 8055460411.
What is Dr. Clifford Gelman's NPI?
Dr. Clifford Gelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083688782, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clifford Gelman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clifford Gelman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clifford Gelman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.