Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Gallichio, MD

Transplant Surgery Physician · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
62 HACKETT BLVD, Albany, NY 12209
5184342244
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1508956400 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gallichio

Dr. Michael Gallichio is a transplant surgery physician in Albany, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gallichio performed 523 Medicare services across 405 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gallichio received a total of $18,270 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in transplant surgery 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. Gallichio 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in NY $18,270 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
523
Medicare services
Top 13% in NY for transplant surgery physician
405
Unique beneficiaries
$165
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~28 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
Ultrasound of hemodialysis access
An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site.
 152 $97 $245
Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation
A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review.
 67 $179 $389
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.
 64 $66 $147
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 48 $156 $355
Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access
An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access.
 43 $192 $435
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.
 43 $90 $208
Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis
A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis.
 27 $494 $1,080
Removal of tunneled central venous tube
This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein.
 25 $121 $275
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.
 22 $131 $293
Revision of hemodialysis graft
A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis.
 19 $535 $1,232
Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis
Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis.
 13 $498 $1,086
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 ↗
$18,270
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,610/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NY for transplant surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
77
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
$10,438 (57.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,832 (42.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,257
2023
$294
2022
$1,818
2021
$76
2020
$5,714
2019
$2,705
2018
$6,406

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,084
Ardelyx, Inc.
$123
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$33
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Artegraft Inc.
$13,070
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$2,021
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,209
Laminate Medical Technologies inc.
$344
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$220
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$195
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$162
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$139
Ardelyx, Inc.
$123
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$123
Amgen Inc.
$123
Mallinckrodt LLC
$114
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$89
AbbVie, Inc.
$73
Allergan Inc.
$58
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$43
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$33
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$14
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$13
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 89.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · ANASTOCLIP · ARGYLE · ARTEGRAFT · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Creon · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · Humira · JYNARQUE · LINZESS · LOKELMA · STELARA · Soliris · TARPEYO · TERLIVAZ · THYMOGLOBULIN · Tavneos · Trulance · UCERIS · ULTOMIRIS · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIBERZI · VasQ External Support · Veltassa · XIFAXAN · XPHOZAH 30 MG
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Transplant surgery physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
1.4 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. Gallichio is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of NY peers, with 19 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. Gallichio experienced with ultrasound of hemodialysis access?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gallichio performed 152 ultrasound of hemodialysis access 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. Gallichio receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gallichio received a total of $18,270 from 24 companies across 77 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. Gallichio's costs compare to other transplant surgery physicians in Albany?
Dr. Gallichio's average Medicare payment per service is $165. 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. Gallichio) 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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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 →