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DR. VIRAL DHIRAJ GALA M.D
NPI 1174701486
Pediatrics in California, MD

Active since February 08, 2008PECOS Enrolled
22590 SHADY COURT, MMC, DEPT OF PEDIATRICS,, CALIFORNIA, MD 20619(301) 863-9000(301) 863-8927 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 18, 2026, Sep 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Viral Dhiraj Gala M.d NPPES

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

DR. VIRAL DHIRAJ GALA M.D (NPI 1174701486) is an individual pediatrics provider in California, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0069112) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174701486
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIRAL DHIRAJ GALACredential: M.D
Location Address22590 SHADY COURT, MMC, DEPT OF PEDIATRICS,California, MD 20619-5009
Mailing Address24035 Three Notch RdHollywood, MD 20636-4871 · (301) 373-7900 · Fax (301) 373-6900
Phone(301) 863-9000
Fax(301) 863-8927
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1174701486 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0069112
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
22590 SHADY COURT, California, MD 20619
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Viral Dhiraj Gala M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Viral Gala reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Medstar Medical Group - Southern Maryland LLC
4.8 mi
Internal Medicine
24035 THREE NOTCH ROAD
Hollywood, MD 20636
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 307 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831592211 (301) 373-7900

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20619 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
$89.75 typical visit price
range $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $22.43 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.11 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $25.52 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 13

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

DR. SHARINI VENUGOPAL MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
22590 SHADY COURT
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619
St. Mary's County (301) 737-0500
ASHLEY CRYSTAL PFEIFFER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
22590 SHADY COURT
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619
St. Mary's County (301) 737-0500
MAUNANK MANHARBHAI PATEL M.D
Internal Medicine
22590 SHADY COURT
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619
St. Mary's County (301) 373-7700
MARY CLARK MAGILL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
22590 SHADY COURT
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619
St. Mary's County (301) 373-7700
MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP - SOUTHERN MARYLAND LLC
Internal Medicine
22590 SHADY COURT
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619
St. Mary's County (301) 737-0500
BEENA KHETPAL
Pediatrics
22590 SHADY COURT
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619
St. Mary's County (301) 863-9000
CHANDRASEKHAR KOTHURU MD
Internal Medicine
22590 SHADY COURT
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619
St. Mary's County (301) 373-7700
ARCHANA GUPTA M.D.
Family Medicine
22590 SHADY COURT
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619
St. Mary's County (301) 737-0500

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 Viral Gala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Viral Gala is 1174701486. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2008.

Where is Viral Gala located?

Viral Gala practices at 22590 Shady Court Mmc, Dept Of Pediatrics,, California, MD 20619. The listed phone number is (301) 863-9000.

What is Viral Gala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Viral Gala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Viral Gala is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Viral Gala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Viral Gala reassigns Medicare benefits to Medstar Medical Group - Southern Maryland LLC (Hollywood, MD). 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 Viral Gala'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 Viral Gala was last updated on August 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.