Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Galen Cortina work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Galen Cortina at 1 hospital: Valley Presbyterian Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Galen Cortina see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Van Nuys, CA, Tarzana, CA and Pasadena, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Galen Cortina's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pathology as the primary specialty.
- Does Galen Cortina accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Galen Cortina accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Galen Cortina?
- (818) 782-6600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Galen Cortina's NPI number?
- 1194753657. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Galen Cortina works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Galen Cortina at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Valley Presbyterian HospitalVan Nuys, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050126
Practice locations
Addresses where Galen Cortina is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 15107 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 782‑6600
- 18321 Ventura Blvd, Suite 150Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 776‑0660
- 50 Alessandro Pl, Suite 440Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 808‑4772
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Galen Cortina as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Genesis Healthcare Partners PC228 clinicians in the group
- Marvel Path PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194753657 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians