Joaquin Galarza, MD
NPI 1841654902 · Family Medicine Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joaquin Galarza, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1841654902).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841654902
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A151563 (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
10 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
449 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $155 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 107 | $157 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 78 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 45 | $217 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 44 | $52 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 235 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 166 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 83 | 24 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 81 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 76 | 18 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 60 | 12 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-05
- Last updated
- 2020-06-03
- Certified
- 2020-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joaquin Galarza's NPI number?
- Joaquin Galarza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841654902, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joaquin Galarza's specialty?
- Joaquin Galarza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joaquin Galarza located?
- Joaquin Galarza's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Joaquin Galarza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joaquin Galarza is (650) 942-8308.
- Does Joaquin Galarza accept Medicare?
- Joaquin Galarza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joaquin Galarza's NPI active?
- Yes — Joaquin Galarza's NPI (1841654902) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.