Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gelfand, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gelfand completed his residency at Ucsf Department Of Neurology. Dr. Gelfand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gelfand’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelfand’s office at (415) 476-1489.
Where did Dr. Gelfand go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University California | UCSF Medical Center, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology
Residency: Ucsf Department Of Neurology | University California
Is Dr. Gelfand board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Gelfand speak?
Dr. Gelfand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Gelfand typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gelfand diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gelfand. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
- G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis Affecting Other Body Parts
- Sarcoidosis
- Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Systemic Sarcoidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8689: Sarcoidosis of other sites
Also known as:
- Other Immune Deficiency
- Various Immune System Disorders
- Uncommon Immune Deficiencies
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8489: Other immunodeficiencies
Also known as:
- Brain Vein Blood Clot
- Ischemic Stroke
- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Intracranial Venous Thrombosis
- Brain Blood Clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I676: Nonpyogenic thrombosis of intracranial venous system
Also known as:
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0490: Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis, unspecified
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- Artery Inflammation
- Vasculitis
- Arteritis
- Blood Vessel Inflammation
- Vascular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I776: Arteritis, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Gelfand typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gelfand performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gelfand. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Gelfand accept my insurance?
Dr. Gelfand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-1489 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gelfand accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Gelfand in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gelfand's office located?
University Of California San Francisco
1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 80 Ste 320
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 476-1489
What is Dr. Gelfand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gelfand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205009115.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelfand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gelfand
What is Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand's specialty?
Dr. Gelfand is a Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gelfand is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Jeffrey Gelfand accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gelfand's office at (415) 476-1489 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Gelfand?
Please contact Dr. Gelfand's office at (415) 476-1489 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand have?
Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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University Of California San Francisco
1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 80 Ste 320
San Francisco, CA 94110