Garfield Cameron Pickell, M. D.

Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Garfield Cameron Pickell is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Modesto, CA with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(209) 578-6357Modesto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Garfield Cameron Pickell, M. D. has been part of the Modesto medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 53+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Modesto area. Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, and more.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 119 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Modesto53+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1174dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356-9259

Fax: (209) 883-3290
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

41.23%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+36.1 pts)

41.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.4%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

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

Prescription Recipients

188

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

895

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $79k

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.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 53 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineGeriatric Medicine in ModestoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.

Taxonomy: 207RG0300X

Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Garfield Cameron Pickell

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Garfield Cameron Pickell for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Modesto 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 Garfield Cameron Pickell

Dr. Pickell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Modesto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (209) 578-6357.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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