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General Surgery

Carlos A. Galvani, MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Carlos A. Galvani, MD is a general surgeon at 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112. Phone: (504) 702-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carlos A. Galvani had 17 Original Medicare patients and 49 services. NPI 1003916883. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112 · Directions
  • Phone: (504) 702‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University Medical Center New Orleans
  • Group practice: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G
  • Medical school: graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carlos A. Galvani, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Carlos A. Galvani accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos A. Galvani accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Carlos A. Galvani see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Carlos A. Galvani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carlos A. Galvani's NPI number?
1003916883. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Carlos A. Galvani, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients17
Services billed to Medicare49
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%

Hospitals where Carlos A. Galvani works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos A. Galvani at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Carlos A. Galvani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carlos A. Galvani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G447 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003916883
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians