NPI age
12 years
Enumerated 2013-06-05
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Rachel Ann Gelman, M.D.
Gelman is 1 of 1 ophthalmology providers in McAllen and 1 of 36 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Ophthalmology
Plus 2 subspecialties
Licensed in
TX, CA
2 states
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2021-01-28
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
Yes
Solo practice on file
How this provider compares
Across 36 active ophthalmology providers in Texas.
NPI age
12 years
≈ at median (11 yr)
State licenses
2 states
Top 69% — 30% of peers are multi-state
Subspecialties
1
In the 86% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2013 → 2026
2013-06Enumerated in NPPES
2013
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
5201 N G St
McAllen, TX 785044887
Mailing address
5201 N G St
McAllen, TX 785044887
Additional practice locations
2 secondary locations on file with NPPES.
Location 2
5525 Doctors Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
Location 3
5525 Doctors Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
Specialties
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Ophthalmology PrimaryAn ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
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OphthalmologyAn ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (TX) | R8744 | TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD LICENSE |
Multi-state credentialing: Licensed in 2 states. Useful context for credentialers building cross-state provider networks.
Practice context
Solo or small practice. No other active providers share this practice address in NPPES. This provider is listed as a sole proprietor.
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