Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Gary Birnbaum, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · San Francisco, CA
- NPI 1972685972
- Accepts Medicare
- 50 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1580 Valencia St Ste 201
San Francisco, CA 941104420
(415) 550-4710
fax (415) 550-6784
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1976 — 50 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G36641
- Medicaid
- CA #GR0081800
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972685972. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,746
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$157,632
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 1,498 | 112 | $85 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 98 | 40 | $85 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 54 | 49 | $85 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 53 | 49 | $205 | |
99316 |
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | 43 | 42 | $148 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 82 peers in San Francisco Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$28
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $27.73 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
252
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$11,397
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 25 | 12 | $297 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 25 | 0 | $631 |
| Sodium Chloride (0.9 % Sodium Chloride) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $1,237 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 18 | 0 | $229 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 17 | 0 | $219 |
| Letrozole | Generic | 16 | 0 | $229 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 16 | 0 | $164 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $3,579 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 15 | 0 | $207 |
| Levetiracetam | Generic | 15 | 0 | $460 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gary Birnbaum's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Birnbaum practices Family Medicine Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Gary Birnbaum practice?
Dr. Gary Birnbaum practices at 1580 Valencia St Ste 201, San Francisco, CA 941104420. Office phone: 4155504710.
What is Dr. Gary Birnbaum's NPI?
Dr. Gary Birnbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972685972, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Birnbaum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Birnbaum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Birnbaum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.