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Psychiatry

George David Elkin, MD

Works at hospitals in San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Dr. George David Elkin, MD is a psychiatrist at 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110. Phone: (415) 206-8711. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George David Elkin had 65 Original Medicare patients and 172 services. NPI 1760408769. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George David Elkin, 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 George David Elkin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George David Elkin 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 George David Elkin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 172 services for George David Elkin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George David Elkin's NPI number?
1760408769. 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 George David Elkin, 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 patients65
Services billed to Medicare172
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)105 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)22 services
  3. Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes (99451)20 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).

  • Anxiety68%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • High cholesterol54%
  • Depression54%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia51%
  • Diabetes34%

Hospitals where George David Elkin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George David Elkin 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where George David Elkin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George David Elkin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of California SFGH Medical Group587 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in San Francisco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of California SFGH Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPerelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1760408769
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians