Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in La Habra, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lac/rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr, Pih Hospital - Downey, Placentia Linda Hospital, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Caremore Medical Group Inc. Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand at 361 E Whittier Blvd B to request Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 361 E Whittier Blvd
B
La Habra, CA 90631-3842


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Gilbert F Gelfand
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5597776187
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 49 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand graduated from medical school in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1942247580
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Gilbert F Gelfand has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 49 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Caremore Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

361 E Whittier Blvd
B
La Habra, CA 90631-3842

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, January 5, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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