Michael Gelfand, MD
NPI 1861706525 · Epilepsy Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Epileptologists · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861706525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Epilepsy PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD452895 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
360 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 108 | $208 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 61 | $57 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 51 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $99 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 2-12 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95718 | 37 | $135 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotriginebrand: Lamotrigine Er | 178 | 33 |
| Clobazam | 174 | 37 |
| Lamotrigine | 143 | 34 |
| Levetiracetam | 136 | 41 |
| Lacosamide | 122 | 32 |
| Levetiracetambrand: Levetiracetam Er | 106 | 32 |
| Cenobamatebrand: Xcopri | 97 | 16 |
| Clonazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,971 across 9 records (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 555 N Duke StLancaster, PA 17602-2250Phone: (717) 396-9167Fax: (717) 396-9064
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-08-04
- Last updated
- 2025-12-04
- Certified
- 2025-12-04
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.