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Rheumatology

Shaila H. Gala, MD

Works at hospitals in Coupeville, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Shaila H. Gala, MD is a rheumatologist at 3901 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Phone: (425) 339-5442. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shaila H. Gala had 250 Original Medicare patients and 4,427 services. NPI 1447355813. 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: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 3901 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201 · Directions
  • Phone: (425) 339‑5442
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Whidbeyhealth Medical Center
  • Group practice: Optum Care Washington PLLC
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shaila H. Gala, 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 Shaila H. Gala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shaila H. Gala 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 Shaila H. Gala see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 250 Original Medicare patients and 4,427 services for Shaila H. Gala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shaila H. Gala's NPI number?
1447355813. 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 Shaila H. Gala, 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 patients250
Services billed to Medicare4,427
Different services or procedures76
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)690 services
  2. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)365 services
  3. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)361 services
  4. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)336 services
  5. Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation (86140)292 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).

  • Arthritis74%
  • High cholesterol58%
  • High blood pressure56%
  • Osteoporosis35%
  • Anxiety21%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Shaila H. Gala works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shaila H. Gala 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.

  • Whidbeyhealth Medical CenterCoupeville, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501339

Practice locations

Addresses where Shaila H. Gala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shaila H. Gala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Optum Care Washington PLLC683 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Rheumatology doctors in Washington →

Other rheumatologists in Everett

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Everett, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Optum Care Washington PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447355813
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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