Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Denis Galindo, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Shenandoah, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8845 SIX PINES DR STE 200, Shenandoah, TX 77380
2814405300
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1568436558 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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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 352 $10 $94
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) 333 $13 $119
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential 321 $8 $69
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month 309 $41 $525
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) 305 $9 $86
Uric acid level test 303 $4 $40
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test 285 $16 $149
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) 281 $6 $51
Creatinine test (kidney function) 281 $5 $46
Free thyroxine (T4) test 279 $9 $80
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free 279 $16 $151
Phosphate level test 276 $5 $42
Sed rate test (inflammation marker) 268 $3 $24
Vitamin D level test 231 $29 $263
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 184 $84 $894
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 183 $55 $610
Urinalysis with microscopic exam 173 $3 $28
Annual wellness visit, follow-up 161 $124 $958
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 111 $30 $325
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 109 $37 $418
Vitamin B-12 level test 73 $15 $134
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free 73 $18 $164
Bone density scan (DEXA) 68 $30 $251
Red blood count, automated test 57 $4 $36
Chest X-ray, 2 views 51 $16 $169
Iron level test 51 $6 $58
Transferrin (iron binding protein) level 51 $12 $113
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days 51 $37 $519
Ferritin level test (iron stores) 50 $13 $121
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 49 $18 $164
Folic acid level test 43 $14 $131
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 42 $8 $140
Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level 29 $38 $314
Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay 21 $16 $141
Parathyroid hormone level test 19 $40 $367
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment 14 $14 $157
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 13 $90 $1,330
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total 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 ›
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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
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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

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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →