Quick answers
- Does Galen S. Kam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Galen S. Kam 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 Galen S. Kam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 468 Original Medicare patients and 1,938 services for Galen S. Kam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Galen S. Kam's NPI number?
- 1477617496. 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 Galen S. Kam, 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 | 468 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,938 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)630 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)487 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)272 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)247 services
- Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder (23472)57 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Galen S. Kam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Galen S. Kam 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.
- Fairchild Medical CenterYreka, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051316
- Mercy Medical Center ReddingRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050280
- Patients' Hospital of ReddingRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · closed, according to its website · CCN 050697
- Shasta Regional Medical CenterRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050764
- Trinity HospitalWeaverville, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051315
Practice locations
Addresses where Galen S. Kam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1255 Liberty StRedding, CA 96001 (530) 246‑2467
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Galen S. Kam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shasta Orthopedics and Sports Medicine a Medical Corporation35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Redding
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Redding, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shasta Orthopedics and Sports Medicine a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477617496 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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