Michael Gelfand, DDS
NPI 1962445957 · General Practice Dentistry · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Gelfand, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1962445957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962445957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice DentistryDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 051441 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 96 | 76 |
| Ibuprofen | 82 | 66 |
| Amoxicillin | 55 | 48 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 50 | 44 |
| Azithromycin | 19 | 15 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 18 | — |
| Fluoride (sodium)brand: Denta 5000 Plus | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 across 5 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2023-11-08
- Certified
- 2022-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Gelfand's NPI number?
- Michael Gelfand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962445957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Gelfand's specialty?
- Michael Gelfand is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Dentistry (Dental Providers).
- Where is Michael Gelfand located?
- Michael Gelfand's practice location on file with NPPES is 2937 Avenue V, Brooklyn, NY 11229-5247.
- What is Michael Gelfand's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Gelfand is (718) 332-4060.
- Does Michael Gelfand accept Medicare?
- Michael Gelfand is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Gelfand's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Gelfand's NPI (1962445957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.