2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1609801489 MD
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SAMUEL GALLO, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in DUBLIN, Ohio. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 558 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$919.53
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAMUEL GALLO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,228 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

SAMUEL GALLO, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

What does the federal data show about SAMUEL GALLO, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1609801489

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,228 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMUEL GALLO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

SAMUEL GALLO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6620 PERIMETER DR, DUBLIN, OH, 43016, with a listed phone of (614) 766-5438. NPI 1609801489 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALLO 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 1,228 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 558 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

6620 PERIMETER DR
DUBLIN, OH 43016

Provider Details

NPI 1609801489
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMUEL GALLO, 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.

SAMUEL A GALLO MD
DUBLIN, OH

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 SAMUEL GALLO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$920

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SAMUEL GALLO, MD. To verify SAMUEL GALLO, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,228
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
558
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,260
Total Day Supply
15,281
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
322 (26.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 260, 75-84: 205, 85+: 60

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMUEL GALLO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
352
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
293
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
146
Tramadol Hcl
143
Methylprednisolone
36
Prednisone
36
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
33
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
32
Prednisolone Acetate
22
Lotemax Sm
Loteprednol Etabonate
21

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How SAMUEL GALLO, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMUEL GALLO, MD's 1,228 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMUEL GALLO, MD's specialty?
SAMUEL GALLO, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in DUBLIN, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAMUEL GALLO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMUEL GALLO, MD wrote 1,228 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 558 beneficiaries.
What is SAMUEL GALLO, MD's Medicare quality score?
SAMUEL GALLO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMUEL GALLO, MD located?
SAMUEL GALLO, MD is located at 6620 PERIMETER DR, DUBLIN, OH, 43016. Phone: (614) 766-5438.
What is SAMUEL GALLO, MD's NPI number?
SAMUEL GALLO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609801489, issued on 07/11/2006.
Does SAMUEL GALLO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMUEL GALLO, MD had 322 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.2%.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMUEL GALLO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMUEL GALLO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMUEL GALLO, MD accept Medicare?
SAMUEL GALLO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,228 Part D claims and 558 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMUEL GALLO, MD's credentials?
SAMUEL GALLO, MD's NPI is 1609801489 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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