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Unclaimed ProfileAbout GALASSO
Based in Des Plaines, IL, John Galasso, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2002. John is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows John provided 15,035 services to 2,778 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (847) 299-0700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2454 E DEMPSTER ST SUITE 400
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,035 services · 2,778 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,151 |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
21 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
15 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,428 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,297 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
549 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
94 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
11 |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
6,000 |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
1,272 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 7
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 ophthalmology specialists in Des Plaines 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Galasso's specialty?
Dr. Galasso is an ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Galasso?
Dr. Galasso is listed at 2454 E DEMPSTER ST SUITE 400, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Galasso?
The number on file is (847) 299-0700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Galasso?
Dr. Galasso's National Provider Identifier is 1588600647. 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
What is Dr. Galasso's medical education?
Dr. Galasso attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Galasso have?
Dr. Galasso has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Galasso known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Galasso performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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