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CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH GALEA DDS, MD
NPI 1154640316
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Reno, NV

Active since May 26, 2010Opted out of Medicare · through Mar 5, 2028
5456 RENO CORPORATE DR, RENO, NV 89511(775) 825-0285(775) 470-5465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2023, Feb 17, 2021, Aug 15, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher Joseph Galea Dds, Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH GALEA DDS, MD (NPI 1154640316) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Reno, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (S2-153C) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He has opted out of Medicare through March 5, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains a secondary practice location in Sparks.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154640316
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER JOSEPH GALEACredential: DDS, MD
Location Address5456 RENO CORPORATE DRReno, NV 89511-2250
Mailing Address290 Brinkby AveReno, NV 89509-4348 · (775) 825-0285
Phone(775) 825-0285
Fax(775) 470-5465
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1154640316 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
License✔ Licensed in NV · S2-153C
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Also ListedOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 204E00000X · License MD.303082 (LA)
5456 RENO CORPORATE DR, Reno, NV 89511
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14840 Vista Blvd Ste 108Sparks, NV 89436-2850 · Phone (775) 236-2511

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Christopher Joseph Galea Dds, Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from March 5, 2024 through March 5, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMarch 5, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMarch 5, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89511 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.51 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $22.12 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.14 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $17.78 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALEXANDRIA SCHULMAN
Dental Assistant
5456 RENO CORPORATE DR
RENO, NV 89511
Washoe County (775) 825-0285
CASSIDEE DANIELLE MEADE
Dental Assistant
5456 RENO CORPORATE DR
RENO, NV 89511
Washoe County (775) 825-0825
RITA M WILKIE
Dental Assistant
5456 RENO CORPORATE DR
RENO, NV 89511
Washoe County (775) 825-0285
DR. WILLIAM J CURTIS M.D., D.M.D.
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
5456 RENO CORPORATE DR
RENO, NV 89511
Washoe County (775) 825-0285
NORTHERN NEVADA ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
5456 RENO CORPORATE DR
RENO, NV 89511
Washoe County (775) 825-0285

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 Christopher Galea's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Galea is 1154640316. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2010.

Where is Christopher Galea located?

Christopher Galea practices at 5456 Reno Corporate Dr, Reno, NV 89511. The listed phone number is (775) 825-0285.

What is Christopher Galea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Christopher Galea enrolled in Medicare?

No. Christopher Galea has opted out of Medicare through March 5, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Christopher Galea accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 8 other insurers list Christopher Galea as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Galea was last updated on May 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.