Alex Gitelman, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Alex Gitelman is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Stamford, CT with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 22 years in orthopaedic surgery, Alex Gitelman, MD is a long-established orthopaedic surgery of the spine specialist in Stamford. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 3657dNPPES updated 2016-05-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1281 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06902-3544
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better54.65%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+49.5 pts)
54.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
401
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
177
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
516
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30.2k received from industry
22 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alex Gitelman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
22 years in practice
Experienced
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 2004)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450653
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alex Gitelman for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stamford required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alex Gitelman
Dr. Gitelman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stamford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 325-4087.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alex Gitelman
Practice Location
1281 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06902-3544
Mailing Address
1281 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06902-3544
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