Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Galli, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Carmichael, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Galli
Dr. Christopher Galli is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Carmichael, CA, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Galli performed 2,104 Medicare services across 1,161 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Galli received a total of $12,881 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Galli is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in CA
$12,881 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,104
Medicare services
Top 33% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,161
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~263 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
324 | $35 | $161 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
295 | $70 | $323 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
207 | $106 | $495 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
184 | $29 | $136 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
119 | $0 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
103 | $1 | $15 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
85 | $95 | $455 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
83 | $57 | $284 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
83 | $43 | $203 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
78 | $67 | $324 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
69 | $81 | $392 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
65 | $80 | $395 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
61 | $31 | $146 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
57 | $24 | $120 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
48 | $23 | $108 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
45 | $134 | $589 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
36 | $64 | $239 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
32 | $106 | $451 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $119 | $586 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
23 | $40 | $128 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
22 | $22 | $108 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
16 | $88 | $359 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
16 | $205 | $690 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $141 | $663 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $149 | $638 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,881
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $2,576/year across 5 years
Top 10% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
156
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,445 (96.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$436 (3.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,714
2023
$3,326
2022
$5,060
2021
$2,345
2019
$436
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$939
Bioventus LLC
$170
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$142
Paragon 28, Inc.
$120
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$105
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$68
EXACTECH, INC.
$62
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$53
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$35
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 73.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$7,616
Paragon 28, Inc.
$2,499
SportsTek Medical, Inc
$436
Bioventus LLC
$302
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$254
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$180
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$142
Nevro Corp.
$138
Next Science LLC
$129
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$128
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$109
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$105
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$93
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$85
Globus Medical, Inc.
$76
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$74
ZIMVIE INC.
$71
EXACTECH, INC.
$62
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$62
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$42
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$40
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$38
Vericel Corporation
$26
ConvaTec Inc.
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$24
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$21
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
$20
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 81.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD · ACTISHIELD CF · ALLOMATRIX · ALLOPURE · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Ankle Fracture System · Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate · Arsenal Sinus Support Plate · BIOFOAM · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Diamondback Peripheral · EASY CLIP · EASYFUSE · EVOS · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Evos Mini · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GRAFTJACKET · HAT-TRICK · HOFFMANN · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KRYSTEXXA · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MACI · MOTOBAND · Mini Fragment System · NA · NEOX · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · ORTHOLOC 3DI · Omnia · Orbactiv · PRIME SERIES · PRODUCT PORTFOLIO · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · PROSTEP MICA · Physio-Stim · Portfolio · Precision MIS Bunion · QUTENZA · Recell · SALVATION · SMART TOE · SONICANCHOR · STRATAFIX · SurgX · TENOTAC · VANTAGE · VARIAX · VLP Foot · Zetuvit Plus · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in CA.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Galli is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Galli experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Galli performed 324 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Galli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Galli received a total of $12,881 from 30 companies across 156 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Galli's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Carmichael?
Dr. Galli's average Medicare payment per service is $57. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Galli) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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