JIMMY GARALA PA
NPI 1366003154
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Merrillville, IN

Q: What is Jimmy Garala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jimmy Garala is 1366003154. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2019.

Q: What is Jimmy Garala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jimmy Garala was last updated on September 5, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since June 24, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74.63/100

CMS Quality Rating

101 E 87TH AVE FL A3, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 738-6670 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Jimmy Garala Pa NPPES

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

JIMMY GARALA PA (NPI 1366003154) is an individual surgical provider in Merrillville, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Merrillville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366003154

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X

Provider Legal NameJIMMY GARALACredential: PA

Location Address101 E 87TH AVE FL A3Merrillville, IN 46410-7335

Mailing Address101 E 87th Ave Fl A3Merrillville, IN 46410-7335 · (219) 738-6670

Phone(219) 738-6670

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 2019

✔ NPI 1366003154 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363AS0400X

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X

101 E 87TH AVE FL A3, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18701 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410-7035 · Phone (219) 886-4405

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jimmy Garala Pa 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 ID9537499421

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190918003273

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

57 services40 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.

51 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, IN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150002

Location600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 · Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

74.63/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

63.06

Improvement Activities

Cost

62.42

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 Jimmy Garala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jimmy Garala is 1366003154. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2019.

Where is Jimmy Garala located?

Jimmy Garala practices at 101 E 87th Ave Fl A3, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 738-6670.

What is Jimmy Garala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Is Jimmy Garala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jimmy Garala 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.

What insurance does Jimmy Garala accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Jimmy Garala 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.

Is Jimmy Garala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jimmy Garala is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jimmy Garala was last updated on September 5, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.