DR. SALVATORE ANTHONY GAROFALO DPM
NPI 1144498023
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Santa Barbara, CA

Active since February 13, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
122 S PATTERSON AVE STE 101, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111(805) 964-3541(805) 964-6461 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Salvatore Anthony Garofalo Dpm NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SALVATORE ANTHONY GAROFALO DPM (NPI 1144498023) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Santa Barbara, California, licensed in California (E4759) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of California School Of Podiatric Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144498023
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X
Provider Legal NameDR. SALVATORE ANTHONY GAROFALOCredential: DPM
Location Address122 S PATTERSON AVE STE 101Santa Barbara, CA 93111-4017
Mailing AddressPo Box 1206Goleta, CA 93116-1206 · (805) 964-3838 · Fax (805) 683-3400
Fax(805) 964-6461
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSCalifornia School Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 2015
✔ NPI 1144498023 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0103X
License✔ Licensed in CA · E4759
122 S PATTERSON AVE STE 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Salvatore Anthony Garofalo Dpm is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426126996
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081010000283
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Salvatore Garofalo reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
351 S PATTERSON AVE
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 21

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
2,697 services334 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
2,389 services273 patients
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 97597
This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.
779 services193 patients
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
262 services126 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 11045
This procedure involves the removal of skin and tissue, typically due to disease, injury, or abnormal growth. Each session removes an area of 20.0 square cm or less. It's performed by a trained professional and may require multiple sessions for larger areas.
189 services31 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
128 services55 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Use of DXA Scans in Women Under 65 Years Who Do Not Meet the Risk Factor Profile for Osteoporotic Fracture
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%28 patients
Breast Cancer Screening
33%96 patients2/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
60%68 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
10%63 patients1/55-star benchmark: 87%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
10%329 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
54%166 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
0%216 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
42%216 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
100%6,951 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
97%390 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Functional Status Assessments for Heart Failure
0%29 patients
HIV Screening
37%320 patients3/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
22%660 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
0%642 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
18%4,874 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 75% · 554 patients
Patients screened: 83% · 554 patients
21%56 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
82%428 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 8% · 386 patients
Patients totalRate: 11% · 386 patients
8%386 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches A4450
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers84 claims6,120 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each A6021
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier54 claims524 services$19.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier29 claims496 services$6.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6209
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers26 claims264 services$7.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6212
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers97 claims974 services$9.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6216
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers89 claims7,460 services$0.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Salvatore Garofalo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Salvatore Garofalo is 1144498023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2008.

Where is Salvatore Garofalo located?

Salvatore Garofalo practices at 122 S Patterson Ave Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. The listed phone number is (805) 964-3541.

What is Salvatore Garofalo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Salvatore Garofalo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Salvatore Garofalo is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Salvatore Garofalo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Salvatore Garofalo reassigns Medicare benefits to South Coast Wound Care Associates (Santa Barbara, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Salvatore Garofalo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Salvatore Garofalo was last updated on September 10, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.