Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ruple Galani, M.D.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Jacksonville Beach, FL
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Galani 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. Galani
Dr. Ruple Galani is a nuclear cardiology physician in Jacksonville Beach, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Galani performed 5,182 Medicare services across 4,088 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Galani received a total of $8,094 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 319 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear cardiology physician. 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. Galani 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 25% volume in FL
$8,094 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 101470 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,182
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for nuclear cardiology physician
4,088
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,625 | $91 | $320 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
546 | $10 | $69 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
525 | $51 | $175 |
| 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. |
256 | $63 | $179 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
254 | $8 | $29 |
| 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. |
227 | $113 | $423 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
213 | $16 | $55 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
213 | $11 | $37 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
170 | $58 | $195 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
164 | $4 | $11 |
| 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. |
149 | $103 | $341 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
114 | $6 | $30 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
85 | $2 | $8 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
71 | $19 | $63 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
66 | $12 | $35 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
59 | $10 | $126 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 57 | $235 | $776 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
47 | $14 | $45 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
37 | $84 | $272 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
35 | $6 | $19 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
34 | $20 | $66 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
33 | $86 | $391 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
31 | $14 | $47 |
| 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. |
31 | $139 | $499 |
| 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. |
27 | $58 | $228 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
26 | $50 | $175 |
| 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. |
19 | $142 | $454 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
18 | $69 | $6,331 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $19 | $62 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
13 | $66 | $347 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $304 | $986 |
| Right heart catheterization A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels. |
11 | $106 | $342 |
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.
13.0% high complexity
17.0% medium
70.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,094
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,156/year across 7 years
Top 33% in FL for nuclear cardiology physician
41
Companies
319
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
$5,594 (69.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,500 (30.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,138
2023
$637
2022
$969
2021
$810
2020
$392
2019
$754
2018
$3,393
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,571
Amgen Inc.
$721
PFIZER INC.
$701
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$596
Medtronic, Inc.
$512
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$315
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$281
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$266
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$243
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$191
CVRx, Inc.
$188
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$173
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$123
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$120
Novo Nordisk Inc
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$78
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$72
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$66
ABIOMED
$62
Boston Scientific Corporation
$58
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$50
Abbott Laboratories
$46
Baxter Healthcare
$45
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$39
Allergan Inc.
$37
VIVUS LLC
$36
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Relypsa, Inc.
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · Corlanor · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INJECTAFER · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LifeVest · Lumason · MULTAQ · MyCareLink · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Qsymia · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SAMSCA · Saxenda · Surgical Product Portfolio · TELESCOPE · UPTRAVI · VARITHENA · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · VenaSeal · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch
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 (69%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $156 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Nuclear cardiology physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BEACHES
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Galani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
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. Galani experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Galani performed 1,625 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Galani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Galani received a total of $8,094 from 41 companies across 319 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. Galani's costs compare to other nuclear cardiology physicians in Jacksonville Beach?
Dr. Galani'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. Galani) 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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