David Gershfield, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

David Gershfield is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 321-4121Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 27 years in psychiatry & neurology, David Gershfield, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Palo Alto. Trained at Yale University School of Medicine (class of 1999), he has been practicing for over 27 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 884 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Palo Alto27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2195dNPPES updated 2020-05-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
57%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Osteoporosis
24%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Ischemic Heart Disease
23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
20%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Yale University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 19, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With David Gershfield

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with David Gershfield for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about David Gershfield

NPI records show Dr. Gershfield as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 321-4121.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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