Physician Profile
Galina Shistik, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shistik
Galina Shistik, MD is a healthcare provider in Lakeland, FL specializing in dermatology. Galina trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 2003. Medicare claims data shows Galina provided 11,459 services to 5,602 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1053463687.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (863) 904-6201
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1755 N FLORIDA AVE
Lakeland, FL 33805
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,459 services · 5,602 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
3,587 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,046 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
992 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
983 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
201 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
199 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
196 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
147 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
96 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
54 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Lakeland 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at University of South Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shistik specialize in?
Dr. Shistik is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Lakeland, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shistik located?
Dr. Shistik is listed at 1755 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shistik's phone number?
The number on file is (863) 904-6201. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shistik?
Dr. Shistik's National Provider Identifier is 1053463687. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Shistik go to medical school?
Dr. Shistik attended University of South Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shistik have?
Dr. Shistik has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shistik do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shistik performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Shistik's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shistik. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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