2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1295707727 M.D.
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RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
202
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
What the federal data reveals: RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCHESTER, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 202 claims across 51 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. filed 202 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1295707727

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

202 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Minnesota

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in ROCHESTER, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1295707727. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905, with a listed phone of (507) 284-2511. NPI 1295707727 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GELFMAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 202 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905

Provider Details

NPI 1295707727
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MAYO CLINIC
ROCHESTER, MN
THE MOORINGS INCORPORATED
NAPLES, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

202
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
272
Total Day Supply
7,229
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
18 (8.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
68
Duloxetine Hcl
37
Diclofenac Sodium
15
Tramadol Hcl
15
Pregabalin
14
Meloxicam
13
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D.'s 202 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GELFMAN.

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. wrote 202 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. located?
RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. is located at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
What is RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295707727, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 202 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
RUSSELL GELFMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1295707727 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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