Stephen Galston, M.D
NPI 1508939471 · Psychiatry Physician · Vernon Hills, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Galston, M.D is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Vernon Hills, IL (NPI 1508939471).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508939471
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
387 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 387 | $93 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$93 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 122 | 27 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 116 | 25 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 109 | 30 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 104 | 16 |
| Lorazepam | 85 | 12 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 66 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Galston's NPI number?
- Stephen Galston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508939471, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Galston's specialty?
- Stephen Galston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Galston located?
- Stephen Galston's practice location on file with NPPES is 977 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1400.
- What is Stephen Galston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Galston is (847) 367-1611.
- Does Stephen Galston accept Medicare?
- Stephen Galston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Galston's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Galston's NPI (1508939471) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.