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DR. PETER R. GALVAN M.D.
NPI 1609876580
Internal Medicine in Slidell, LA

Active since July 21, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2027
550 BROWNSWITCH RD, SLIDELL, LA 70458(985) 641-2266(985) 641-8530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Peter R. Galvan M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PETER R. GALVAN M.D. (NPI 1609876580) is an individual internal medicine provider in Slidell, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (020592) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609876580
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PETER R. GALVANCredential: M.D.
Location Address550 BROWNSWITCH RDSlidell, LA 70458-1104
Mailing Address550 Brownswitch RdSlidell, LA 70458-1104 · (985) 641-2266 · Fax (985) 641-8530
Phone(985) 641-2266
Fax(985) 641-8530
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1609876580 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 020592
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
550 BROWNSWITCH RD, Slidell, LA 70458
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0124432MS
Medicaid1900231LA
Other2691388001LA · Cigna Pal #

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

Dr. Peter R. Galvan M.d. 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 April 1, 2017 through April 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2017
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2027Opt-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 70458 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 4

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

DR. ALISON MANDERS GALVAN M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
550 BROWNSWITCH RD
SLIDELL, LA 70458
St. Tammany Parish (985) 641-2266
KS FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
550 BROWNSWITCH RD
SLIDELL, LA 70458
St. Tammany Parish (985) 445-1414
PETER R. GALVAN M.D. A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
550 BROWNSWITCH RD
SLIDELL, LA 70458
St. Tammany Parish (985) 641-2266
DR. JORGE SANCHEZ M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
550 BROWNSWITCH RD
SLIDELL, LA 70458
St. Tammany Parish (985) 646-1400

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 Peter Galvan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Galvan is 1609876580. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2005.

Where is Peter Galvan located?

Peter Galvan practices at 550 Brownswitch Rd, Slidell, LA 70458. The listed phone number is (985) 641-2266.

What is Peter Galvan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Peter Galvan enrolled in Medicare?

No. Peter Galvan has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Galvan was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 28 days 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.