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Psychiatry

Susan L. Edelman, MD

Sees patients in Palo Alto, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Susan L. Edelman, MD is a psychiatrist at 518 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Phone: (650) 325-2781. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Susan L. Edelman had 11 Original Medicare patients and 638 services. NPI 1336262518. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 518 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 · Directions
  • Phone: (650) 325‑2781
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 1981 (45 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Susan L. Edelman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Susan L. Edelman accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Susan L. Edelman may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Susan L. Edelman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 638 services for Susan L. Edelman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Susan L. Edelman's NPI number?
1336262518. 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 Susan L. Edelman, 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 patients11
Services billed to Medicare638
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerNo
Average age of these patients76

Practice locations

Addresses where Susan L. Edelman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336262518
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians