Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lorenzo Galindo, MD

Cytopathology Physician · Darby, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1500 LANSDOWNE AVE, Darby, PA 19023
6102374544
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1568443372 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. Galindo 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. Galindo

Dr. Lorenzo Galindo is a cytopathology physician in Darby, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Galindo performed 4,305 Medicare services across 3,908 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Galindo received a total of $71 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 4 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cytopathology 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. Galindo 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 5% volume in PA $71 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,305
Medicare services
Top 5% in PA for cytopathology physician
3,908
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~215 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
Automated cervical cancer screening with manual review
A cervical or vaginal sample is prepared using an automated thin-layer system. The sample is screened by an automated system and then manually rescreened under physician supervision.
942 $26 $88
Automated Pap test with manual rescreening
A cervical cancer screening test using an automated system to prepare the sample, followed by a manual review to check for abnormalities.
493 $26 $89
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.
465 $53 $211
Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample.
450 $69 $234
Vaginal fluid RNA bacterial test
A laboratory test that measures the RNA of bacteria found in a vaginal fluid specimen.
413 $139 $428
HPV high-risk type nucleic acid test
A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify high-risk types of human papillomavirus.
282 $34 $117
Mycoplasma genitalium DNA/RNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of Mycoplasma genitalium bacteria in a sample.
208 $34 $117
Pap test
A screening test to check for cervical cancer by collecting cells from the cervix.
140 $17 $97
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional
An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination.
131 $64 $277
HPV high-risk type test for cervical cancer screening
This test detects high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA or RNA. It is used for cervical cancer screening and must be performed in addition to a Pap test.
113 $34 $117
Yeast/candida DNA test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample.
106 $34 $117
Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. This method identifies the presence of the organism responsible for trichomoniasis.
82 $33 $117
Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus.
79 $34 $117
Automated cervical/vaginal cancer screening with manual review
An automated system screens cervical or vaginal cells for abnormalities, followed by a manual review and interpretation by a physician.
77 $22 $66
HPV DNA test for types 16 and 18
A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify the presence of human papillomavirus types 16 and 18.
70 $40 $122
Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid amplification test
A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample.
59 $34 $117
Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification test
A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of gonorrhea bacteria. This method identifies the presence of the infection by analyzing nucleic acids from the sample.
59 $34 $117
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial
A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics.
57 $74 $325
Manual microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
A laboratory test that uses a microscope to manually examine tumor tissue for genetic changes.
40 $92 $389
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.
26 $84 $306
Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis.
13 $32 $123
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 ↗
$71
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $24/year across 3 years
Bottom 41% in PA for cytopathology physician
4
Companies
4
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
$71 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$25
2022
$15
2018
$32

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$25
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$25
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$21
Hologic, LLC
$15
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 84.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTIMA · TD VENTANA Digital Pathology Products · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · UNICEL DXH
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cytopathology physicians within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$88,576
Nearest hospital
MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER- MERCY FITZGERALD
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. Galindo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Galindo experienced with automated cervical cancer screening with manual review?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Galindo performed 942 automated cervical cancer screening with manual review 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. Galindo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Galindo received a total of $71 from 4 companies across 4 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. Galindo's costs compare to other cytopathology physicians in Darby?
Dr. Galindo's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Galindo) 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 →
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 →