Quick answers
- Does Barry I. Galitzer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barry I. Galitzer 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 Barry I. Galitzer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,277 Original Medicare patients and 30,730 services for Barry I. Galitzer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Barry I. Galitzer's NPI number?
- 1437243888. 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 Barry I. Galitzer, 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 patients | 1,277 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 30,730 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)18,800 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)5,312 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)2,102 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,358 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths (17004)826 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety25%
- Atrial fibrillation24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Barry I. Galitzer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1817 E Commercial BlvdFt Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 836‑8980
- 6550 N Federal Hwy, Suite 320Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 500‑7546
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Barry I. Galitzer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Forefront Dermatology SC662 clinicians in the group
- Rehabclinics Pta Inc210 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Ft Lauderdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ft Lauderdale, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Forefront Dermatology SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437243888 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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