Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Barry Galitzer, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Ft Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
6550 N FEDERAL HWY, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
9544910510
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1437243888 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Galitzer from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Galitzer

Dr. Barry Galitzer is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Ft Lauderdale, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Galitzer performed 33,367 Medicare services across 5,121 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Galitzer received a total of $3,863 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Galitzer is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL$ $3,863 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
33,367
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
5,121
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,756 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin20,800$1$2
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-145,636$5$84
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)2,244$95$372
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 11,393$43$303
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths913$136$733
Skin biopsy, tangential773$72$378
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth497$41$205
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14464$87$419
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)193$69$263
Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth104$217$703
New patient office visit (45-59 min)76$118$474
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm70$125$696
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess42$98$369
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm38$93$318
Biopsy of ear35$49$678
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm26$101$378
Punch biopsy, first skin growth21$100$475
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm21$147$782
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)21$46$148
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 ↗
$3,863
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $552/year across 7 years
Top 39% in FL for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
10
Companies
32
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,690 (69.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,172 (30.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$118
2023
$189
2022
$123
2021
$34
2020
$13
2019
$2,585
2018
$800

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biofrontera Inc.
$2,898
Merz North America, Inc.
$672
Allergan, Inc.
$64
ABBVIE INC.
$57
GENZYME CORPORATION
$44
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$38
Amgen Inc.
$33
Celgene Corporation
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 94.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMELUZ · Ameluz · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · ILUMYA · Otezla · RINVOQ
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 →

The majority of payments (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $12 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Galitzer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Galitzer experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Galitzer performed 20,800 photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin 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. Galitzer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Galitzer received a total of $3,863 from 10 companies across 32 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. Galitzer's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Ft Lauderdale?
Dr. Galitzer's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Galitzer) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →