Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rachel Gelman, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1083052658
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5201 N G St
McAllen, TX 785044887
(956) 305-5795
fax (956) 618-4639
Additional location
5525 Doctors Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 362-2070
fax (956) 362-2074

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 28, 2021
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0120X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #R8744 · California #149227

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083052658. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
641
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$108,668
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 367 165 $122
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 74 46 $45
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 54 37 $515
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $155
92025 Ct scan of cornea 28 17 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 19 $87
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 19 17 $11
65778 Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing 18 14 $1,260
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 18 18 $107
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 12 11 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in McAllen Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,801
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 8 $1,290.62
Biotissue Holdings INC. 11 $1,092.71
Lensar, INC. 1 $174.09
RxSight INC 3 $87.55
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 2 $72.48
Abbvie INC. 3 $65.29
Dompe US, INC. 1 $18.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,820
Travel and Lodging
$980

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,107
Patients
966
Total drug cost
$148,260
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 681 320 $42,822
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 473 267 $16,740
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 214 71 $2,408
Fluorometholone Generic 184 74 $18,802
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 183 118 $5,006
Timolol Maleate Generic 52 18 $773
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 51 18 $3,134
Lotemax Sm (Loteprednol Etabonate) Brand 49 18 $12,859
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 44 16 $1,775
Latanoprost Generic 43 17 $705

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rachel Gelman's medical specialty?
Dr. Rachel Gelman practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Rachel Gelman practice?
Dr. Rachel Gelman practices at 5201 N G St, McAllen, TX 785044887. Office phone: 9563055795.
What is Dr. Rachel Gelman's NPI?
Dr. Rachel Gelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083052658, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rachel Gelman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rachel Gelman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rachel Gelman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.