Michael Gittleson, DPM
NPI 1003908179 · Podiatrist · Chevy Chase, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Gittleson, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Chevy Chase, MD (NPI 1003908179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003908179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 000918 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,424 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 457 | $37 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 456 | $14 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 433 | $8 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 402 | $93 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 244 | $146 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 232 | $49 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, More Than 4 Growths |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-28
- Last updated
- 2013-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Gittleson's NPI number?
- Michael Gittleson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003908179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Gittleson's specialty?
- Michael Gittleson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Michael Gittleson located?
- Michael Gittleson's practice location on file with NPPES is 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
- What is Michael Gittleson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Gittleson is (301) 986-4900.
- Does Michael Gittleson accept Medicare?
- Michael Gittleson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Gittleson's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Gittleson's NPI (1003908179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.