Carlos Galvan, MD
NPI 1073717633 · Ophthalmology Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Galvan, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1073717633).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073717633
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N6304 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
211 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 60 | $84 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 58 | $119 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 28 | $34 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 24 | $142 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 16 | $60 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 13 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 423 | 150 |
| Timolol Maleate | 59 | 20 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 49 | 15 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 48 | 46 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 25 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 24 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$118 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-14
- Last updated
- 2018-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Galvan's NPI number?
- Carlos Galvan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073717633, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Galvan's specialty?
- Carlos Galvan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Galvan located?
- Carlos Galvan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520-9988.
- What is Carlos Galvan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Galvan is (956) 541-4828.
- Does Carlos Galvan accept Medicare?
- Carlos Galvan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Galvan's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Galvan's NPI (1073717633) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.