Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Edward Walker Gallego, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lincolnton, NC
- NPI 1093001323
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
441 McAlister RD Ste 1100A
Lincolnton, NC 280924127
(704) 732-4064 - Mailing address
-
4601 Park RD Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 282092290
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 8, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2021-01484 · Texas #Q6586
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093001323. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,427
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$119,529
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7325 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 1,440 | 24 | $9 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 948 | 130 | $1 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 181 | 126 | $65 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 176 | 131 | $120 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 155 | 122 | $86 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 76 | 76 | $158 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 74 | 52 | $32 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 73 | 64 | $44 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 46 | 23 | $38 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 37 | 37 | $106 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Lincolnton Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$213
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peerless Surgical INC. | 3 | $109.19 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $84.09 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $19.99 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
581
Patients
366
Total drug cost
$4,725
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 190 | 97 | $1,596 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 122 | 93 | $701 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 97 | 92 | $1,012 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 63 | 36 | $383 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 49 | 14 | $623 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 24 | 16 | $50 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 19 | 18 | $68 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 17 | 0 | $291 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Edward Walker Gallego's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Walker Gallego practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Lincolnton, NC.
Where does Dr. Edward Walker Gallego practice?
Dr. Edward Walker Gallego practices at 441 McAlister RD Ste 1100A, Lincolnton, NC 280924127. Office phone: 7047324064.
What is Dr. Edward Walker Gallego's NPI?
Dr. Edward Walker Gallego's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093001323, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Walker Gallego accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Walker Gallego accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Walker Gallego commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.