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Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Autonomous University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine

12456 E Washington Boulevard
Whittier, CA 90602

(562) 758-6600

Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD is a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from Autonomous University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, PIH Health, Allied Pacific IPA, AMICUS ARTHRITIS & OSTEOPORO and Alpha Care Medical Group.

Office Locations

PIH Health

12456 E Washington Boulevard
Whittier, CA 90602

(562) 758-6600

(562) 758-6709

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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By Affordability:

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous infusion

ligament injection

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

trigger point injection

In 2012, Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD had a list price for intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, ligament injection, soft tissue injections, tendon sheath injection, and trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2012 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	175
chemotherapy	175
doctor visit	1090
hospital care	47
injections	103
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	175
musculoskeletal imaging	102
pain management	12
preventive care	17
vaccines	17
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	71
X-rays	102

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2013 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	149
chemotherapy	149
doctor visit	1048
injections	129
minimally invasive procedures	149
musculoskeletal imaging	86
preventive care	19
vaccines	19
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	81
X-rays	86

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	179
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	33
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	27
chemotherapy	27
doctor visit	811
hospital care	12
injections	96
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	54
preventive care	16
vaccines	16
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	49
X-rays	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	154
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	21
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
doctor visit	759
injections	91
musculoskeletal imaging	36
X-rays	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	276
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	56
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2016 were injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	848
injections	89
pain management	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	139
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	20
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	879
hospital care	102
injections	58
inpatient care	102
musculoskeletal imaging	46
pain management	15
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	46
X-rays	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	167
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	23
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	100
doctor visit	941
hospital care	17
injections	135
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	33
musculoskeletal imaging	71
pain management	18
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	71
X-rays	71

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	193
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	27
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2019 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
doctor visit	1070
hospital care	12
injections	155
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	35
musculoskeletal imaging	116
pain management	17
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	116
X-rays	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	198
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	41
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2020 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	962
injections	39
minimally invasive procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	90
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	90
X-rays	90

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	200
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	47
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2021 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
doctor visit	1258
injections	90
minimally invasive procedures	29
musculoskeletal imaging	144
pain management	26
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	144
X-rays	144

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	207
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	64
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	41
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
doctor visit	1047
injections	73
minimally invasive procedures	28
musculoskeletal imaging	48
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	48
X-rays	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	178
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	47
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	57
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA during 2023 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	57
chemotherapy	57
chronic care	19
doctor visit	1032
injections	140
minimally invasive procedures	73
musculoskeletal imaging	64
pain management	22
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	64
X-rays	64

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	175
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	47
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	55
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Whittier, CA were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	83
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	102
chemotherapy	102
chronic care	19
doctor visit	978
hospital care	38
injections	99
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	64
musculoskeletal imaging	77
pain management	17
preventive care	17
vaccines	17
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	78
X-rays	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	140
Hispanic	172
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	35
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	34
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD graduated from Autonomous University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/ SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine

Residency: NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/ SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

PIH Health

Allied Pacific IPA

AMICUS ARTHRITIS & OSTEOPORO

Alpha Care Medical Group

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$3,359 XELJANZ $480	INFLECTRA $282	PAXLOVID $133	LYRICA $63	EMBEDA $0	Other $2,400
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$990 COSENTYX $969	Ilaris $21
AbbVie Inc.	$783 Rinvoq $676	Humira $80	$27
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$621 STELARA $241	Tremfya $222	SIMPONI $117	SIMPONI ARIA $41
Amgen Inc.	$468 Tavneos $172	Enbrel $141	Prolia $63	KRYSTEXXA $57	Repatha $20	Other $15
Other	$3,535 Humira $345	KRYSTEXXA $330	ORENCIA $329	BENLYSTA $322	Actemra $315	Other $1,895

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,044
Education	$2,712

Biography

Dr. Gilbert Gelfand is a physician who specializes in adult rheumatology. He is professionally affiliated with Astrana Health and PIH Health. According to Astrana Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Whittier, CA. Dr. Gelfand is a graduate of Autonomous University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine and the University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Gelfand speaks Spanish.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gilbert F. Gelfand, MD From 2012 - 2023

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