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DR. JOANN E GALAKATOS M.D.
NPI 1659376598
Anesthesiology in St. Louis, MO

Active since June 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
615 S NEW BALLAS RD, SJMMC DEPT OF ANES, ST. LOUIS, MO 63141(636) 386-9224(636) 386-7679 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Joann E Galakatos M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOANN E GALAKATOS M.D. (NPI 1659376598) is an individual anesthesiology provider in St. Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (101539) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659376598
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOANN E GALAKATOSCredential: M.D.
Location Address615 S NEW BALLAS RD, SJMMC DEPT OF ANESSt. Louis, MO 63141
Mailing Address339 Consort DrBallwin, MO 63011-4439 · (636) 386-9224 · Fax (636) 386-7679
Phone(636) 386-9224
Fax(636) 386-7679
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 28, 2020
✔ NPI 1659376598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 101539
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.
615 S NEW BALLAS RD, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid208175901MO

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. Joann E Galakatos 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 ID3577691690
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100511000998
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joann Galakatos reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Western Anesthesiology Associates, Inc.
1.5 mi
Anesthesiology
615 S NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA
Saint Louis, MO 63141
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 309 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275646754 (636) 386-9224
Eye Anesthesia LLC
4.6 mi
Anesthesiology
12990 MANCHESTER RD, SUITE 105
Saint Louis, MO 63131
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528334182 (314) 686-4200

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 3

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.
64 services64 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.
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
15 services15 patients

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.

MRS. PATRICIA ANN RICE APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-6339
MARY BETH WALKER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-6000
LOVEPREET SINGH RANDHAWA MD
Internal Medicine
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-6339
DR. CONNOR ROBERT REIS DO
Internal Medicine
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-6930
MR. SHEBY THOMAS AA-S
Anesthesiologist Assistant
615 S NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (636) 386-9224
JOSE L OLIVER SEGARRA
Dentist
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-6382
CAREN BIRKENKAMP PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-6000
ANAS M HASIC MD
Internal Medicine
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 509-5305

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 Joann Galakatos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joann Galakatos is 1659376598. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Where is Joann Galakatos located?

Joann Galakatos practices at 615 S New Ballas Rd Sjmmc Dept Of Anes, St. Louis, MO 63141. The listed phone number is (636) 386-9224.

What is Joann Galakatos's specialty?

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

Is Joann Galakatos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joann Galakatos 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 Joann Galakatos's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joann Galakatos reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Western Anesthesiology Associates, Inc. (Saint Louis, MO) and Eye Anesthesia LLC (Saint Louis, MO). 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 Joann Galakatos's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joann Galakatos was last updated on December 28, 2020. 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.