2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1760474555 MD
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CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD

Surgery Physician in RENO, Nevada. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
51
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$400.31
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 51 claims across 23 beneficiaries — 27% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $400.31 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RENO, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2005

NPI 1760474555

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Surgery Physician share within Nevada

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1760474555. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1500 E 2ND ST STE 300, RENO, NV, 89502, with a listed phone of (775) 982-2808. NPI 1760474555 was issued on 08/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALANOPOULOS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1500 E 2ND ST STE 300
RENO, NV 89502

Provider Details

NPI 1760474555
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES LLC
RENO, NV

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$400

Largest payer

HISTOSONICS,INC.

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 51 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

51
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
54
Total Day Supply
1,069
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$678
Opioid Claims
11 (21.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgery Physician Overview

How CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Nevada

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GALANOPOULOS.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD located?
CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD is located at 1500 E 2ND ST STE 300, RENO, NV, 89502. Phone: (775) 982-2808.
What is CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760474555, issued on 08/17/2005.
Does CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.6%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOS GALANOPOULOS, MD's NPI is 1760474555 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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