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DR. BERNARD PHILLIP GALLACHER MD
NPI 1447205885
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.01/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2020, Mar 18, 2020, Feb 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Bernard Phillip Gallacher Md NPPES

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

DR. BERNARD PHILLIP GALLACHER MD (NPI 1447205885) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J9674) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Mcgill University, Faculty Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447205885
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BERNARD PHILLIP GALLACHERCredential: MD
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042-2300
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0865 · (972) 715-5000 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(713) 620-4000
Fax(713) 458-4229
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMcgill University, Faculty Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2020
✔ NPI 1447205885 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · J9674✔ Licensed in CA · C168192
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License J9674 (TX)
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042
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Other Identifiers 3

Other8EQ395TX · Bcbs
OtherP01466270TX · Rr Medicare
Medicaid124019406TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc.Insurance ›

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. Bernard Phillip Gallacher Md 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 ID2567424351
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210406000247
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Bernard Gallacher reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northstar Anesthesia III PA
178 mi
Anesthesiology
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 740 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356968952 (214) 687-0001
Northstar Anesthesia II PA
222 mi
Anesthesiology
11801 SOUTH FWY
Burleson, TX 76028
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 429 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477066405 (817) 293-9110
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
1,007 mi
Multi-Specialty
5130 N US HIGHWAY 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 552 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235732702 (928) 773-2054
Cep America - Anesthesia PC
1,329 mi
Anesthesiology
24451 HEALTH CENTER DR
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 833 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861373631 (949) 837-4500
City Of Caribou
1,890 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
163 VAN BUREN RD
Caribou, ME 04736
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 110 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780615492 (207) 498-3111

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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
17 services17 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.

77.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality59.66
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.71

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.

DANIELLE THERESE GEORGE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
RODRIQUE DEWYANE NELSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
PEDRO NAPOLES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 715-5000
GEORGE LOUIS HERLIN MD
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
GREGORY RONALD CURFMAN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
JENNIFER TERRASAS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
DR. DON ELDON CHERRY M.D.
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
IGNATIUS PAUL DISTEFANO
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000

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 Bernard Gallacher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernard Gallacher is 1447205885. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Bernard Gallacher located?

Bernard Gallacher practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Bernard Gallacher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Bernard Gallacher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernard Gallacher 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 organizations bill Medicare for Bernard Gallacher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bernard Gallacher reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Northstar Anesthesia III PA (Corpus Christi, TX), Northstar Anesthesia II PA (Burleson, TX), Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation (Flagstaff, AZ), Cep America - Anesthesia PC (Laguna Hills, CA) and City Of Caribou (Caribou, ME). Each 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 Bernard Gallacher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bernard Gallacher accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc list Bernard Gallacher 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 Bernard Gallacher was last updated on August 27, 2020. 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.