31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gelfand, Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Elena Gelfand, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Gelfand graduated from Rostov State Medical University, Rostov, Russia and completed her residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Nephrology; St Barnabas Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gelfand is fluent in English and Russian, 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 (916) 929-8564.
Where did Dr. Gelfand go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ
Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Nephrology; St Barnabas Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
Medical School: Rostovskij Med Inst- Rostov-Na-Donu- Russia | Rostov State Medical University, Rostov, Russia | Rostov State Medical University, Rostov, Russia | Rostov State Med University
Is Dr. Gelfand board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Elena Gelfand, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gelfand speak?
Dr. Gelfand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Gelfand typically treat?
As a Specialist, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Does Dr. Gelfand accept my insurance?
Dr. Gelfand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 929-8564 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gelfand accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Gelfand in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gelfand's office located?
Dr. Elena Gelfand's Primary Practice
333 University Ave Ste 120
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 929-8564
Recognitions
Awards
Sacramento Super Doctors
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 1154342343.
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. Elena Gelfand's specialty?
Dr. Gelfand is a Specialist near Sacramento, CA.
Is this Dr. Elena Gelfand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gelfand is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Uc Davis Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital 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
When to see a Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elena Gelfand accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elena Gelfand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elena Gelfand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gelfand's office at (916) 929-8564 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elena Gelfand?
Please contact Dr. Gelfand's office at (916) 929-8564 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elena Gelfand have?
Dr. Elena Gelfand is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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