Physician Profile
Samuel J. Galgano, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Galgano
Based in Birmingham, AL, Samuel J. Galgano, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Samuel graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2012. Medicare claims data shows Samuel provided 3,117 services to 1,710 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, x-ray of abdomen, 1 view, and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (205) 592-5135
- Email not available
Practice Locations
840 MONTCLAIR RD SUITE 122
Birmingham, AL 35213
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,117 services · 1,710 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
40 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy of liver through skin | Procedure | 47000 |
30 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
23 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
279 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
172 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
129 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
98 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
97 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | Imaging | 74183 |
97 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
69 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Needle biopsy of kidney 3
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Samuel J. Galgano's specialty?
Samuel J. Galgano is a radiologist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Samuel J. Galgano?
Samuel J. Galgano is listed at 840 Montclair Rd Suite 122, Birmingham, AL 35213. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Samuel J. Galgano?
The number on file is (205) 592-5135. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Samuel J. Galgano?
Samuel J. Galgano's National Provider Identifier is 1518226935. 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 Samuel J. Galgano's education?
Samuel J. Galgano attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Samuel J. Galgano have?
Samuel J. Galgano has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Samuel J. Galgano known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Samuel J. Galgano performs procedures including needle biopsy of kidney, needle biopsy of liver through skin and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of abdomen, 1 view and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Samuel J. Galgano's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Samuel J. Galgano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.