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Orthopedic Surgery

Edward R. Walker Gallego, MD

Works at hospitals in Shelby, NC · Lincolnton, NC · Mooresville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Edward R. Walker Gallego, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2675 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054. Phone: (704) 824-7800. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Edward R. Walker Gallego had 312 Original Medicare patients and 4,254 services. NPI 1093001323. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Edward R. Walker Gallego, 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 Edward R. Walker Gallego accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Edward R. Walker Gallego may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Edward R. Walker Gallego see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 312 Original Medicare patients and 4,254 services for Edward R. Walker Gallego. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Edward R. Walker Gallego's NPI number?
1093001323. 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 Edward R. Walker Gallego, 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 patients312
Services billed to Medicare4,254
Different services or procedures83
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)2,280 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)828 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)156 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)145 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)135 services

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%
  • Arthritis71%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Depression30%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Edward R. Walker Gallego works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward R. Walker Gallego 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.

  • Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340021
  • Atrium Health LincolnLincolnton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340145
  • Duke Health Lake Norman HospitalMooresville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340129

Practice locations

Addresses where Edward R. Walker Gallego is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Edward R. Walker Gallego as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
  • Comprehab, Inc415 clinicians in the group
  • Orthocarolina301 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Orthopedic Surgery doctors in North Carolina →

Other orthopedic surgeons in Gastonia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gastonia, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1093001323
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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