23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gershfield, Neurologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. David Gershfield, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Gershfield graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Med Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Gershfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gershfield’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gershfield’s office at (650) 321-4121.
Where did Dr. Gershfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Center | University California | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gershfield speak?
Dr. Gershfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gershfield treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gershfield 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. Gershfield. 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.
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Skin Sensation Issues
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Altered Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Concussion
- PCS
- Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
- Lingering concussion symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0781: Postconcussional syndrome
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Which procedures does Dr. Gershfield perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Gershfield may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gershfield's office.
Does Dr. Gershfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Gershfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 321-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gershfield accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Gershfield in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Gershfield's office located?
Dr. David Gershfield's Primary Practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 321-4121
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Neurology
AAN Member
What is Dr. Gershfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gershfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033226758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gershfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gershfield
What is Dr. David Gershfield's specialty?
Dr. Gershfield is a Neurologist near Palo Alto, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Gershfield to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. David Gershfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gershfield is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 David Gershfield accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Gershfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Gershfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gershfield's office at (650) 321-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Gershfield?
Please contact Dr. Gershfield's office at (650) 321-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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