Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lisa Galasso, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Royal Oak, MI
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Research-focused
3535 W. 13 MILE ROAD, Royal Oak, MI 48073
2485513140
In practice since 2018 (8 years)
NPI: 1205326675 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. Galasso 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. Galasso

Dr. Lisa Galasso is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Royal Oak, MI, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Galasso performed 74 Medicare services across 74 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Galasso received a total of $20,066 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Galasso 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 ▲ 74 Medicare services $20,066 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
74
Medicare services
Bottom 7% in MI for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
74
Unique beneficiaries
$111
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~9 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
Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair
Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function.
 26 $174 $1,517
Shoulder or upper arm muscle relocation
A surgical procedure to move a muscle in the shoulder or upper arm to a new position.
 21 $77 $1,368
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
 14 $129 $1,235
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament.
 13 $20 $776
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.
17.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
82.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$20,066
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,867/year across 7 years
Top 19% in MI for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
67
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$10,000 (49.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,308 (31.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,757 (18.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$877
2023
$10,655
2022
$5,856
2021
$2,020
2020
$122
2019
$308
2018
$229

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$362
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$220
Steelhead Surgical Inc
$183
Arthrex, Inc.
$59
Sawtooth Surgical Solutions Inc
$53
Top 3 companies account for 87.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$11,283
Pinnacle, Inc
$4,732
Stryker Corporation
$2,064
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$505
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$352
AXOGEN
$253
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$244
Steelhead Surgical Inc
$183
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$96
SI-BONE, INC.
$94
Paragon 28, Inc.
$80
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$73
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$54
Sawtooth Surgical Solutions Inc
$53
Top 3 companies account for 90.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7 X 23MM CITRELOCK IMPLANT · ACCOLADE · ADAPT · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AXS INFINITY LS · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · COMPREHENSIVE · CellerateRx · DVR Anatomic Kickstand · DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs · Fibulink · GMRS · HOFFMANN · INFINITY · MAKO · PALACOS · Persona · T2 · TRIDENT · TRITANIUM
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 (50%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
377
Per 100K population
29.6
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK
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. Galasso is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 19% of MI peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Galasso experienced with total shoulder joint prosthetic repair?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Galasso performed 26 total shoulder joint prosthetic repair 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. Galasso receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Galasso received a total of $20,066 from 14 companies across 67 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. Galasso's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Royal Oak?
Dr. Galasso's average Medicare payment per service is $111. 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. Galasso) 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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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. 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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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 →