Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Galambos, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Atlanta, GA
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. Galambos 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. Galambos
Dr. Michael Galambos is a gastroenterology specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Galambos performed 2,721 Medicare services across 2,154 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Galambos received a total of $5,967 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 323 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Galambos 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in GA
$5,967 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,721
Medicare services
Top 3% in GA for gastroenterology
2,154
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~130 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. |
556 | $63 | $235 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
513 | $25 | $190 |
| 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. |
301 | $93 | $272 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
199 | $196 | $1,086 |
| 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. |
179 | $65 | $874 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
105 | $55 | $190 |
| 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. |
84 | $99 | $1,033 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
83 | $68 | $190 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
78 | $174 | $790 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
77 | $113 | $894 |
| 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. |
66 | $118 | $520 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
61 | $1 | $20 |
| 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. |
59 | $74 | $274 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
58 | $24 | $250 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
56 | $97 | $520 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
44 | $139 | $799 |
| 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. |
44 | $39 | $100 |
| 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. |
43 | $62 | $183 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
37 | $179 | $808 |
| 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. |
34 | $100 | $348 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
30 | $77 | $654 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
14 | $24 | $1,000 |
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.
4.3% high complexity
17.1% medium
78.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,967
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $852/year across 7 years
Top 35% in GA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
323
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
$5,138 (86.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$800 (13.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$29 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$515
2023
$1,511
2022
$1,047
2021
$756
2020
$721
2019
$637
2018
$779
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$189
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$88
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Celltrion USA Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 73.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$858
ABBVIE INC.
$845
AbbVie, Inc.
$619
AbbVie Inc.
$546
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$520
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$347
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$322
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$320
Celgene Corporation
$158
Boston Scientific Corporation
$145
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
UCB, Inc.
$83
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$68
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$64
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$63
Amgen Inc.
$58
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$53
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$50
QOL Medical, LLC
$49
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$41
GENZYME CORPORATION
$40
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$40
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
GI Supply, Inc.
$28
Shionogi Inc
$25
Allergan, Inc.
$25
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Celltrion USA Inc.
$16
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Organon LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRISO · AVSOLA · Amitiza · CLENPIQ · CREON · Cimzia · Creon · Cresemba · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · FERAHEME · GATTEX · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · HUMIRA · Humira · INJECTAFER · IQIRVO · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOTEGRITY · Mavyret · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · OMVOH · REBYOTA · RELTONE 200 MG · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUPREP · Sucraid · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · UCERIS · Ultomiris · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · ZINPLAVA · ZYMFENTRA
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
242
Per 100K population
22.6
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC
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. Galambos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Galambos experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Galambos performed 556 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. Galambos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Galambos received a total of $5,967 from 37 companies across 323 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. Galambos's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Galambos's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Galambos) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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