Quick answers
- Does Timothy V. Galan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Timothy V. Galan 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 Timothy V. Galan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 393 Original Medicare patients and 1,442 services for Timothy V. Galan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Timothy V. Galan's NPI number?
- 1528324043. 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 Timothy V. Galan, 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 | 393 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,442 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)480 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)220 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)141 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)119 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)101 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%
- Diabetes50%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Timothy V. Galan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Timothy V. Galan 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.
- Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050455
- Adventist Health DelanoDelano, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050608
- Adventist Health Tehachapi ValleyTehachapi, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051301
- Adventist Health TulareTulare, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050784
- Mercy HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050295
Practice locations
Addresses where Timothy V. Galan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1401 Garces HwyDelano, CA 93215 (661) 725‑4800
- 1524 W Lacey Blvd, Suite 101Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 583‑4695
- 2701 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301
- 951 E Merritt AveTulare, CA 93274 (559) 537‑0348
- 975 E Merritt AveTulare, CA 93274 (559) 605‑2160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Timothy V. Galan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Adventist Health Physicians Network628 clinicians in the group
- Adventist Health Delano45 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Adventist Health Physicians Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528324043 |
| 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