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Hospitalist

Megan L. Gallagher, DO

Works at hospitals in Valdosta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Megan L. Gallagher, DO is a hospitalist at 2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602. Phone: (229) 259-4291. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Megan L. Gallagher had 161 Original Medicare patients and 465 services. NPI 1699015438. 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: Hospitalist
  • Address: 2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (229) 259‑4291
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: SGMC Health
  • Group practice: South Georgia Medical Center Inc
  • Medical school: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Megan L. Gallagher, 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 Megan L. Gallagher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Megan L. Gallagher 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 Megan L. Gallagher see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 161 Original Medicare patients and 465 services for Megan L. Gallagher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Megan L. Gallagher's NPI number?
1699015438. 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 Megan L. Gallagher, 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 patients161
Services billed to Medicare465
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)211 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)82 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)78 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)40 services
  5. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)19 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Chronic kidney disease52%
  • Ischemic heart disease48%

Hospitals where Megan L. Gallagher works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Megan L. Gallagher 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.

  • SGMC HealthValdosta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110122

Practice locations

Addresses where Megan L. Gallagher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Megan L. Gallagher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • South Georgia Medical Center Inc61 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Valdosta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valdosta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in South Georgia Medical Center Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699015438
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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