Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Galasso, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Des Plaines, IL

  • NPI 1588600647
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2454 E Dempster St, Suite 400
Des Plaines, IL 600165315
(847) 299-0700
fax (847) 390-0616

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 7, 2019
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036.113384 · Illinois #036113384

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588600647. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,220
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,007,817
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92134 Imaging of retina 2,630 946 $40
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 1,674 185 $865
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,331 858 $126
67028 Injection of drug into eye 1,253 249 $115
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 619 343 $89
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg 362 96 $70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 164 164 $168
92250 Photography of the retina 99 94 $36
67228 Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser 26 16 $349
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina 19 18 $237

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,051. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
190
Patients
46
Total drug cost
$8,169
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 52 22 $1,792
Latanoprost Generic 36 13 $878
Timolol Maleate Generic 28 0 $232
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 22 11 $832
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 20 0 $395
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 17 0 $3,928
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 15 0 $112

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Galasso's medical specialty?
Dr. John Galasso practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Des Plaines, IL.
Where does Dr. John Galasso practice?
Dr. John Galasso practices at 2454 E Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 600165315. Office phone: 8472990700.
What is Dr. John Galasso's NPI?
Dr. John Galasso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588600647, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Galasso accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Galasso accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Galasso commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.