Galen Cortina, MD
NPI 1194753657 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Van Nuys, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Galen Cortina, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Van Nuys, CA (NPI 1194753657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194753657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G81199 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,356 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 806 | $37 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 416 | $79 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 302 | $28 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 131 | $12 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 130 | $27 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 120 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2021-09-30
- Certified
- 2021-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Galen Cortina's NPI number?
- Galen Cortina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194753657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Galen Cortina's specialty?
- Galen Cortina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Galen Cortina located?
- Galen Cortina's practice location on file with NPPES is 15211 Vanowen St Ste 208, Van Nuys, CA 91405-3623.
- What is Galen Cortina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Galen Cortina is (818) 782-6600.
- Does Galen Cortina accept Medicare?
- Galen Cortina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Galen Cortina's NPI active?
- Yes — Galen Cortina's NPI (1194753657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.