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DR. JESSIE AYLEEN BLOCK-GALARZA M.D.
NPI 1255332573
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Albany, NY

Active since August 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, ALBANY, NY 12208(518) 262-5185(518) 262-6303 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Jessie Ayleen Block-galarza M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JESSIE AYLEEN BLOCK-GALARZA M.D. (NPI 1255332573) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (208837) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Albany.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255332573
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. JESSIE AYLEEN BLOCK-GALARZACredential: M.D.
Location Address47 NEW SCOTLAND AVEAlbany, NY 12208-3412
Mailing Address47 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208-3412 · (518) 262-5185 · Fax (518) 262-6303
Phone(518) 262-5185
Fax(518) 262-6303
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1255332573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 208837
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, Albany, NY 12208
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 163 Shaker Rd Ste 201Albany, NY 12204-1030 · Phone (518) 471-3636

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01820988NY

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. Jessie Ayleen Block-galarza M.d. 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 ID7911978077
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040803000505
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 Jessie Block-galarza reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.
1.4 mi
Urology
319 S MANNING BLVD STE 106
Albany, NY 12208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 742 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487081923 (518) 438-1019

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 7

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
388 services282 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
165 services110 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
165 services113 patients
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 95251
This procedure involves placing a small sensor under your skin to continuously monitor your blood sugar levels in tissue fluid. The data is interpreted and a report is generated to help manage your diabetes more effectively.
94 services56 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
74 services62 patients
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.
41 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330057
Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ellis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Schenectady, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330153
Location1101 Nott StreetSchenectady, NY 12308 · Schenectady County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330180
Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Glens Falls Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Glens Falls, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330191
Location100 Park StreetGlens Falls, NY 12801 · Warren County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saratoga Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saratoga Springs, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330222
Location211 Church StreetSaratoga Springs, NY 12866 · Saratoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12208 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
28%804 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
67%436 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%2,815 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%383 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
53%1,403 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
53%1,363 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
82%1,402 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
44%1,402 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
48%1,402 patients
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 7

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

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers33 claims405 services$18.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers35 claims1,160 services$2.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for adjunctive continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service A4238
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$175.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
39 suppliers122 claims397 services$6.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
11 suppliers22 claims29 services$1.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Insulin for administration through dme (i.e., insulin pump) per 50 units J1817
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N
7 suppliers21 claims2,760 services$6.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

AMC
Psychiatric Hospital
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (516) 547-3032
BRIANNA SAMSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 262-5332
VILOK DESAI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 264-5578
TAYLOR SEKYRA
Physician Assistant
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 262-5521
DR. TODD BEYER MD
Surgery
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 262-5623
ROBIN M GRAY FNP
Nurse Practitioner
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 262-3480
MR. SREENIVAS GARLA MD
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, RADIOLOGY DEPT
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 262-3277
DR. KRISTEN MORGAN PEACE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 262-3773

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 Jessie Block-galarza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jessie Block-galarza is 1255332573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2005.

Where is Jessie Block-galarza located?

Jessie Block-galarza practices at 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. The listed phone number is (518) 262-5185.

What is Jessie Block-galarza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Jessie Block-galarza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jessie Block-galarza 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 Jessie Block-galarza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jessie Block-galarza reassigns Medicare benefits to St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. (Albany, NY). 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 Jessie Block-galarza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Jessie Block-galarza affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jessie Block-galarza is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York, Glens Falls Hospital and Saratoga Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jessie Block-galarza was last updated on May 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.