Andrew Gutow, MD
NPI 1780752873 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Gutow, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1780752873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780752873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G81408 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,104 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 429 | $155 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 235 | $198 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 192 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $111 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 40 | $65 |
| Application of Elbow to Finger Cast29075 | 34 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-30
- Last updated
- 2020-11-20
- Certified
- 2020-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Gutow's NPI number?
- Andrew Gutow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780752873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Gutow's specialty?
- Andrew Gutow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Gutow located?
- Andrew Gutow's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Andrew Gutow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Gutow is (650) 321-4121.
- Does Andrew Gutow accept Medicare?
- Andrew Gutow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Gutow's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Gutow's NPI (1780752873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.