Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kelly Galster, D.O.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Palmer, MA

  • NPI 1871722272
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
40 Wright Street
Palmer, MA 010691156
(413) 370-5015
fax (413) 370-5796
Mailing address
280 Chestnut St, 2Nd Fl
Springfield, MA 011991001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 3, 2019
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #257958

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871722272. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
311
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$37,494
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 80 59 $67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 70 70 $83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 66 62 $131
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 29 20 $80
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 20 20 $172
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $134
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 13 13 $530
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 13 13 $184

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Palmer Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
56
Patients
43
Total drug cost
$222
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 56 43 $222

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kelly Galster's medical specialty?
Dr. Kelly Galster practices Surgery Physician in Palmer, MA.
Where does Dr. Kelly Galster practice?
Dr. Kelly Galster practices at 40 Wright Street, Palmer, MA 010691156. Office phone: 4133705015.
What is Dr. Kelly Galster's NPI?
Dr. Kelly Galster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871722272, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kelly Galster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kelly Galster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kelly Galster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.