DR. CHAD E GALER M.D.
NPI 1639242944
Otolaryngology in Cambridge, MN
About Dr. Chad E Galer M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHAD E GALER M.D. (NPI 1639242944) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Cambridge, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (78711) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cambridge Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted 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. Chad E Galer 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Chad Galer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Cambridge, MN 55008
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 2,609 clinicians in this Medicare group
St Louis Park, MN 55416
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Cambridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MNAbbott Northwestern Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MNM Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Edina, MNMercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Coon Rapids, MNPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55008 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
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 Chad Galer's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chad Galer is 1639242944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2006.
Where is Chad Galer located?
Chad Galer practices at 701 Dellwood St S, Cambridge, MN 55008. The listed phone number is (763) 689-8700.
What is Chad Galer's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is Chad Galer enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chad Galer 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 Chad Galer's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chad Galer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Allina Health System (Cambridge, MN) and Ear Nose & Throat Specialty Care Of Minnesota PA (St Louis Park, MN). 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 Chad Galer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Chad Galer accept?
Health plans from HealthPartners list Chad Galer 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 Chad Galer affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Chad Galer is affiliated with Cambridge Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and Mercy Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Chad Galer was last updated on June 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Dr. Chad E Galer, M.D. · NPI 1639242944
Otolaryngology physician in Cambridge, Minnesota. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 16, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1639242944 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** November 16, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207Y00000X
- **State license:** 78711 (Minnesota)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 701 DELLWOOD ST S, Cambridge, MN 55008-1920
- **Phone:** (763) 689-8700
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Allina Health System (NPI 1720384175, Cambridge, MN); Ear Nose & Throat Specialty Care Of Minnesota PA (NPI 1336175744, St Louis Park, MN) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine, class of 2001
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 15, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1639242944) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.