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The Doctors and Services in Medicare Part B
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GALILEO SURGERY CENTER, LP
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, 93405
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities, Ambulatory Surgical
How This Provider Compares
This Provider
Avg in State & Specialty
Providers in this state and specialty were reimbursed, on average, $1,241 per patient in 2015.
They performed about 2 services per patient. Here’s how this provider compares.
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How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all of Part B patients.
This Provider's Services
This provider performed 62 different services in 2015
(40 were redacted as they were performed on less than 11 patients)
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CATEGORYDescription of Service |
Times Performed (or Units) | This Service's Rank | Patients | Unique Visits Per Patient |
Billed to Medicare | Payments from Medicare |
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NERVOUS SYSTEMInjections of substances into lower or sacral spine Service Code: 62311Performed in a facility |
512 times performed, 11% of services |
1st 7th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
308 patients got this service, 35% of patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$1,542,000.64an average of $3,011.72 per time performed |
$170,593.28 an average of $333.19 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInjections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower o... + Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance × Service Code: 64483Performed in a facility |
494 times performed, 10% of services |
2nd 3rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
246 patients got this service, 28% of patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$1,475,997.90an average of $2,987.85 per time performed |
$145,231.06 an average of $293.99 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInjections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using ima... + Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance × Service Code: 64493Performed in a facility |
460 times performed, 10% of services |
3rd 6th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
149 patients got this service, 17% of patients |
1.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$855,002.00an average of $1,858.70 per time performed |
$121,329.60 an average of $263.76 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInjections of substances into upper or middle spine Service Code: 62310Performed in a facility |
321 times performed, 7% of services |
4th 16th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
189 patients got this service, 21% of patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$960,480.15an average of $2,992.15 per time performed |
$106,517.43 an average of $331.83 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMDestruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves ... + Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance × Service Code: 64635Performed in a facility |
194 times performed, 4% of services |
5th 14th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
94 patients got this service, 11% of patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$970,000.00an average of $5,000.00 per time performed |
$112,904.12 an average of $581.98 per time performed |
PROCEDURESInjection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of an... + Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography × Service Code: G0260Performed in a facility |
167 times performed, 4% of services |
6th 12th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
91 patients got this service, 10% of patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.3) |
$491,399.17an average of $2,942.51 per time performed |
$46,773.36 an average of $280.08 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInjections of upper or middle spine facet joint using ima... + Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance × Service Code: 64490Performed in a facility |
153 times performed, 3% of services |
7th 15th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
58 patients got this service, 7% of patients |
1.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$459,000.00an average of $3,000.00 per time performed |
$43,819.20 an average of $286.40 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMAspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule + Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule × Service Code: 20610Performed in a facility |
141 times performed, 3% of services |
8th 28th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
91 patients got this service, 10% of patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.3) |
$420,150.39an average of $2,979.79 per time performed |
$3,345.93 an average of $23.73 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMElectronic analysis and reprogramming of spinal canal dru... + Electronic analysis and reprogramming of spinal canal drug infusion pump × Service Code: 62368Performed in a facility |
95 times performed, 2% of services |
9th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
39 patients got this service, 4% of patients |
2.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$285,000.00an average of $3,000.00 per time performed |
$2,689.45 an average of $28.31 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMImplantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, access... + Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin × Service Code: 63650Performed in a facility |
72 times performed, 2% of services |
10th 44th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
25 patients got this service, 3% of patients |
1.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.3) |
$471,064.32an average of $6,542.56 per time performed |
$250,681.68 an average of $3,481.69 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMInjections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles Service Code: 20552Performed in a facility |
44 times performed, 0.93% of services |
11th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
35 patients got this service, 4% of patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$43,650.20an average of $992.05 per time performed |
$1,175.24 an average of $26.71 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInjection or mechanical removal of spinal canal scar tiss... + Injection or mechanical removal of spinal canal scar tissue, percutaneous procedure, accessed through the skin, multiple sessions in 1 day × Service Code: 62264Performed in a facility |
39 times performed, 0.82% of services |
12th 90th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
38 patients got this service, 4% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.2) |
$195,000.00an average of $5,000.00 per time performed |
$12,338.43 an average of $316.37 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMDestruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves ... + Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance × Service Code: 64633Performed in a facility |
39 times performed, 0.82% of services |
13th 42nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
28 patients got this service, 3% of patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$195,000.00an average of $5,000.00 per time performed |
$25,943.58 an average of $665.22 per time performed |
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Aspiration and/or injection of major joint or joint capsu... + Aspiration and/or injection of major joint or joint capsule with recording and reporting using ultrasound guidance × Service Code: 20611Performed in a facility |
29 times performed, 0.61% of services |
14th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
18 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$94,250.00an average of $3,250.00 per time performed |
$1,226.12 an average of $42.28 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInjection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or ... + Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch × Service Code: 64450Performed in a facility |
29 times performed, 0.61% of services |
15th 91st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
16 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.2) |
$87,000.00an average of $3,000.00 per time performed |
$1,069.81 an average of $36.89 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMAspiration or injection of cerebrospinal fluid shunt tubi... + Aspiration or injection of cerebrospinal fluid shunt tubing or reservoir × Service Code: 61070Performed in a facility |
28 times performed, 0.59% of services |
16th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
25 patients got this service, 3% of patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$67,999.96an average of $2,428.57 per time performed |
$6,550.88 an average of $233.96 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInjection of anesthetic agent, greater occipital nerve Service Code: 64405Performed in a facility |
27 times performed, 0.57% of services |
17th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
15 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$81,000.00an average of $3,000.00 per time performed |
$1,108.08 an average of $41.04 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInjection of anesthetic agent, middle or lower spine symp... + Injection of anesthetic agent, middle or lower spine sympathetic nerves × Service Code: 64520Performed in a facility |
26 times performed, 0.55% of services |
18th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
11 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
2.4 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$78,000.00an average of $3,000.00 per time performed |
$8,686.60 an average of $334.10 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMElectronic analysis of spinal canal drug infusion pump Service Code: 62367Performed in a facility |
24 times performed, 0.51% of services |
19th
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
20 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$57,600.00an average of $2,400.00 per time performed |
$498.72 an average of $20.78 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMInsertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or re... + Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver × Service Code: 63685Performed in a facility |
22 times performed, 0.46% of services |
20th 120th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
22 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$679,133.84an average of $30,869.72 per time performed |
$415,427.32 an average of $18,883.06 per time performed |
NERVOUS SYSTEMImplantation or replacement of programmable spinal canal ... + Implantation or replacement of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump × Service Code: 62362Performed in a facility |
15 times performed, 0.32% of services |
21st 158th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
15 patients got this service, 2% of patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$375,000.00an average of $25,000.00 per time performed |
$175,150.65 an average of $11,676.71 per time performed |
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMInjections of trigger points in 3 or more muscles Service Code: 20553Performed in a facility |
15 times performed, 0.32% of services |
22nd
most performed service for this provider 5 or fewer providers in this specialty in CA perform this service |
13 patients got this service, 1% of patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service |
$15,000.00an average of $1,000.00 per time performed |
$483.30 an average of $32.22 per time performed |
Notes: Medicare redacted this data for any services provided to fewer than 11 patients. The contact information listed above is the most current we have for this provider. The services listed on this page may have been delivered at a previous address or as part of a different practice.
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Sources: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, American Medical Association
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