Eric Gutflais

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Eric Gutflais is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 926-8273San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Eric Gutflais has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 10+ years, working in group practice. A Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University graduate since 2016, he brings 10+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 884 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in San Diego10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 417dNPPES updated 2025-04-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Fax: (888) 539-8781
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

282

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

133

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

625

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $129k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+8%)26%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 · 2016

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

  2. Board certified · Mar 31, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

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

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

File 57326, Los Angeles, CA 90074-7326

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Eric Gutflais

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Eric Gutflais for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Eric Gutflais

Dr. Gutflais is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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