Christopher Galea, DDS, MD
NPI 1154640316 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Reno, NV
Christopher Galea, DDS, MD is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Reno, NV (NPI 1154640316).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154640316
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS, MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.303082 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 490 | 392 |
| Ibuprofen | 440 | 386 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 429 | 337 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 429 | 381 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 113 | 104 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 67 | 52 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$291 across 10 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4840 Vista Blvd Ste 108Sparks, NV 89436-2850Phone: (775) 236-2511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-26
- Last updated
- 2023-05-09
- Certified
- 2023-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Galea's NPI number?
- Christopher Galea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154640316, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Galea's specialty?
- Christopher Galea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Christopher Galea located?
- Christopher Galea's practice location on file with NPPES is 5456 Reno Corporate Dr, Reno, NV 89511-2250.
- What is Christopher Galea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Galea is (775) 825-0285.
- Is Christopher Galea's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Galea's NPI (1154640316) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.