Quick answers
- Does Brendon Gelford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brendon Gelford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Brendon Gelford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 621 Original Medicare patients and 911 services for Brendon Gelford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brendon Gelford's NPI number?
- 1013992890. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Brendon Gelford, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 621 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 911 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)512 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)216 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)86 services
- Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only (93042)35 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)31 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Brendon Gelford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brendon Gelford at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250004
Practice locations
Addresses where Brendon Gelford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 830 S Gloster StTupelo, MS 38801 (662) 377‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brendon Gelford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Relias Emergency Medicine Specialists of Tupelo LLC39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Tupelo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tupelo, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Relias Emergency Medicine Specialists of Tupelo LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013992890 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians