Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Domingo Galliano
Colon & Rectal Surgery · Port Charlotte, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Galliano
Dr. Domingo Galliano is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Port Charlotte, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Galliano performed 1,520 Medicare services across 1,251 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Galliano received a total of $24,521 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 114 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. 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. Galliano 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 4% volume in FL
$24,521 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,520
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for colon & rectal surgery
1,251
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~80 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 (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. |
341 | $65 | $167 |
| 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. |
177 | $80 | $205 |
| 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. |
154 | $33 | $108 |
| Anoscopy A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside. |
111 | $79 | $204 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
75 | $141 | $706 |
| External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off. |
73 | $217 | $512 |
| 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. |
72 | $39 | $84 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
71 | $92 | $756 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
67 | $6 | $47 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the lower portion of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
47 | $141 | $379 |
| Rectal sensitivity and function study A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum. |
43 | $215 | $438 |
| Rectal and anal tone and sensation test A physical examination to assess muscle tone and sensory function in the rectum and anus. |
42 | $394 | $867 |
| 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. |
40 | $96 | $231 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
33 | $106 | $186 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $61 | $170 |
| 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. |
21 | $62 | $137 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
19 | $82 | $504 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
19 | $33 | $110 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
17 | $165 | $1,177 |
| Hemorrhoid banding via sigmoidoscopy A procedure to treat hemorrhoids by placing a small rubber band around the base of the tissue using a flexible tube inserted into the rectum. |
15 | $491 | $1,282 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
15 | $129 | $856 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure using a flexible tube to examine the lower large bowel and take tissue samples for testing. |
14 | $224 | $514 |
| Tying of arteries to multiple internal hemorrhoid groups A surgical procedure that involves tying off the arteries supplying blood to multiple groups of internal hemorrhoids. This is done to reduce blood flow to the hemorrhoidal tissue. |
12 | $364 | $815 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
12 | $862 | $1,621 |
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 ↗$24,521
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,503/year across 7 years
Top 16% in FL for colon & rectal surgery
34
Companies
114
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
$13,194 (53.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$7,383 (30.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,945 (16.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$299
2023
$8,147
2022
$453
2021
$4,277
2020
$4,292
2019
$5,380
2018
$1,674
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
THD America, Inc.
$15,358
THD AMERICA, INC.
$4,012
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$959
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$944
Medtronic, Inc.
$746
DAVOL INC.
$664
Ethicon US, LLC
$235
Boston Scientific Corporation
$177
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$151
Ethicon Inc.
$150
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$149
Lexington Medical, Inc.
$121
COLOPLAST CORP
$114
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$88
Davol Inc.
$71
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$62
Covidien LP
$61
KCI USA, Inc.
$59
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$53
Allergan Inc.
$41
Axonics, Inc.
$39
Baxter Healthcare
$37
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$36
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
HOLOGIC INC
$22
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$22
Kerecis Limited
$19
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$17
Innovation Technologies Inc
$15
CONMED Corporation
$15
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$13
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Top 3 companies account for 82.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AIRSEAL · Aeon Endostapler & Echelon Flex Powered Stapler · Axonics r-SNM System · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON ENDOPATH · ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler · EEA · ESOPHYX · Echelon Circular · GATTEX · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · GENERAL BIOPSY · GI GENIUS · GRAFIX PL · General Metal Stents G I · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · Irrisept · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LINX Reflux Management System · Monarch Platform · OMNIGRAFT · ORISE · Orbera · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · Overstitch · PHASIX · PREVENA · Peristeen · Phasix · Phasix Mesh · RESOLUTION CLIP · Regeneten · SECURESTRAP · STRATAFIX · STRATTICE · SYNECOR Biomaterial · Smart Pill · Stravix · Surgicel Powder · TISSEEL · TRUNODE ASSY DEVICE · Trulance · VENTRALIGHT · VISTASEAL · XENMATRIX · ZENPEP · Zynrelef · iDrive Ultra
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 (54%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $1,613 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Colon & rectal surgerists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$66,154
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Port Charlotte
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. Galliano is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of FL peers, with 19 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. Galliano experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Galliano performed 341 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Galliano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Galliano received a total of $24,521 from 34 companies across 114 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. Galliano's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerists in Port Charlotte?
Dr. Galliano's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Galliano) 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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