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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1580 Valencia St Ste 201
San Francisco, CA 941104420
(415) 550-4710
fax (415) 550-6784

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$28
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $27.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$28

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.