Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Denis Galindo, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Shenandoah, TX
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. 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. Denis Galindo is an internal medicine specialist in Shenandoah, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Galindo performed 5,791 Medicare services across 3,830 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Galindo received a total of $1,747 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. This is not a quality rating. 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 TX
$1,747 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,791
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for internal medicine
3,830
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
352 | $10 | $94 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
333 | $13 | $119 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
321 | $8 | $69 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
309 | $41 | $525 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
305 | $9 | $86 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
303 | $4 | $40 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
285 | $16 | $149 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
281 | $6 | $51 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
281 | $5 | $46 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
279 | $9 | $80 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
279 | $16 | $151 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
276 | $5 | $42 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
268 | $3 | $24 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
231 | $29 | $263 |
| 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. |
184 | $84 | $894 |
| 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. |
183 | $55 | $610 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
173 | $3 | $28 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
161 | $124 | $958 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
111 | $30 | $325 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
109 | $37 | $418 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
73 | $15 | $134 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
73 | $18 | $164 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
68 | $30 | $251 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
57 | $4 | $36 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
51 | $16 | $169 |
| Iron level test | 51 | $6 | $58 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
51 | $12 | $113 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
51 | $37 | $519 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
50 | $13 | $121 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 49 | $18 | $164 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
43 | $14 | $131 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
42 | $8 | $140 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
29 | $38 | $314 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
21 | $16 | $141 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
19 | $40 | $367 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
14 | $14 | $157 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
13 | $90 | $1,330 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
12 | $6 | $58 |
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 ↗$1,747
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $250/year across 7 years
Top 32% in TX for internal medicine
21
Companies
112
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
$1,747 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$167
2023
$183
2022
$57
2021
$199
2020
$148
2019
$302
2018
$691
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$432
Amgen Inc.
$240
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$122
Lilly USA, LLC
$102
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$86
PFIZER INC.
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$78
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$77
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$68
Radius Health, Inc.
$61
ABBVIE INC.
$59
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$52
Abbott Laboratories
$52
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
AbbVie Inc.
$41
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · CLOSUREFAST · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · OGSIVEO · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Victoza · XARELTO
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.
Equivalent to $30 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
711
Per 100K population
108.6
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
4.2 mi
4.2 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. Galindo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Galindo experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Galindo performed 352 comprehensive metabolic blood panel 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 $1,747 from 21 companies across 112 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 internal medicine physicians in Shenandoah?
Dr. Galindo's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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 →
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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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