Jorge Galan, DO
NPI 1598746612 · Gastroenterology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Galan, DO is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1598746612).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598746612
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00561 (SC)
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
20 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
1,765 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 344 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $89 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 131 | $246 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 124 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 121 | $124 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 233 | 86 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 229 | 228 |
| Omeprazole | 117 | 36 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 74 | 72 |
| Famotidine | 48 | 18 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 45 | 16 |
| Mesalamine | 41 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,879 across 103 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
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2023-10-24
- Certified
- 2023-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Galan's NPI number?
- Jorge Galan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598746612, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Galan's specialty?
- Jorge Galan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Galan located?
- Jorge Galan's practice location on file with NPPES is 2739 Laurel St Ste 1a, Columbia, SC 29204-2028.
- What is Jorge Galan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Galan is (803) 779-4800.
- Does Jorge Galan accept Medicare?
- Jorge Galan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Galan's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Galan's NPI (1598746612) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.