Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Galati, M.D.

Hepatology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1821069162
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 57.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 Binz St Ste 850
Houston, TX 770046933
(713) 794-0700
fax (713) 794-0610

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 17, 2025
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0008X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J8243
Medicaid
TX #136089309

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821069162. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,018
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$618,642
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 843 445 $128
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 797 284 $179
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 746 116 $121
76700 Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 305 283 $117
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 299 279 $267
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 256 41 $217
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 170 108 $175
91200 Measurement of liver stiffness 165 160 $31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 106 106 $167
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 77 77 $221

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Houston Hepatology Physician, average services per provider: 236. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39,779
Transactions
112
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. 15 $16,635.62
Gilead Sciences, INC. 31 $12,091.79
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 11 $5,558.08
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 23 $4,840.77
Abbvie INC. 16 $257.95
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC 6 $147.08
Orphalan INC 4 $114.82
Novo Nordisk INC 3 $61.87
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $27.45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $24.30
Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation 1 $19.75

By nature of payment

Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$18,415
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$14,588
Travel and Lodging
$3,856
Food and Beverage
$2,921

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,342
Patients
692
Total drug cost
$1,241,543
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Spironolactone Generic 303 103 $5,882
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) Brand 302 55 $1,039,665
Furosemide Generic 296 108 $1,864
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 277 89 $3,787
Lactulose Generic 250 103 $14,480
Ursodiol Generic 243 65 $57,229
Famotidine Generic 109 34 $1,128
Prednisone Generic 103 22 $632
Azathioprine Generic 93 23 $6,686
Tacrolimus Generic 70 18 $9,115

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Galati's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Galati practices Hepatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Joseph Galati practice?
Dr. Joseph Galati practices at 1200 Binz St Ste 850, Houston, TX 770046933. Office phone: 7137940700.
What is Dr. Joseph Galati's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Galati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821069162, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Galati accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Galati accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Galati commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.