Quick answers
- Does Kelly O. Galster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelly O. Galster 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 Kelly O. Galster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 287 Original Medicare patients and 494 services for Kelly O. Galster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelly O. Galster's NPI number?
- 1871722272. 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 Kelly O. Galster, 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 | 287 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 494 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)84 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)71 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (G0121)57 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)39 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression37%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Kelly O. Galster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kelly O. Galster 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.
- Baystate Franklin Medical CenterGreenfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220016
- Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220077
- Baystate Wing HospitalPalmer, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220030
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelly O. Galster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 40 Wright StPalmer, MA 01069 (413) 284‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelly O. Galster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baystate Medical Practices Inc1,369 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baystate Medical Practices Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871722272 |
| 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