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Organization

Galileo Surgery Center, Lp

NPI: 1396748547
San Luis Obispo, CA
10 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$14.2M
Total Payments
16.6K
Beneficiaries
25.2K
Services
6.35x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

98th
percentile in specialty
This provider$14.2M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $14.2M over 10 years
26.35x markup ratio (above median)
398th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
416 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $14.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 6.35x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid โ€” the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$6.4K$2.0K3.28x$4.5K$1.2M2.1K1.4K
2015$5.4K$1.7K3.12x$3.7K$1.4M2.4K1.5K
2016$5.3K$1.8K2.96x$3.5K$1.6M3.4K2.1K
2017$5.3K$1.8K2.93x$3.5K$1.6M3.5K2.2K
2018$7.4K$2.7K2.74x$4.7K$2.3M3.4K2.2K
2019$7.2K$2.6K2.71x$4.5K$2.3M3.1K2.0K
2020$6.9K$1.9K3.66x$5.0K$1.1M2.0K1.4K
2021$7.5K$2.3K3.32x$5.3K$1.0M1.8K1.3K
2022$6.0K$1.6K3.78x$4.4K$761.5K1.8K1.3K
2023$7.7K$2.4K3.26x$5.3K$1.1M1.8K1.2K

Top Procedures (20)

63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver
$2.6M
129 services$19.8K/svc1.71x markup
62362Implantation or replacement of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump
$2.1M
175 services$12.0K/svc2.17x markup
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidanceโš  9.8x markup
$1.1M
3.8K services$288.51/svc9.78x markup
63650Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin
$1.1M
267 services$4.0K/svc1.91x markup
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidanceโš  10.1x markup
$1.0M
3.4K services$297.95/svc10.06x markup
22869Insertion of stabilizing or separating device into lower spine at single level
$979.8K
92 services$10.6K/svc2.35x markup
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidanceโš  10.8x markup
$954.1K
3.4K services$277.85/svc10.80x markup
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidanceโš  8.4x markup
$927.6K
1.6K services$591.61/svc8.45x markup
22551Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at upper spinal column, anterior approachโš  3.3x markup
$637.7K
85 services$7.5K/svc3.33x markup
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spineโš  9.4x markup
$540.7K
1.7K services$318.22/svc9.44x markup
62321Injection of substance into spinal canal of upper or middle back using imaging guidanceโš  10.9x markup
$512.1K
1.9K services$274.86/svc10.91x markup
64490Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidanceโš  9.8x markup
$452.3K
1.5K services$304.58/svc9.85x markup
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrographyโš  12.1x markup
$372.7K
1.5K services$245.05/svc12.09x markup
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidanceโš  8.0x markup
$363.2K
578 services$628.43/svc7.96x markup
62310Injections of substances into upper or middle spineโš  9.4x markup
$324.9K
1.0K services$317.95/svc9.43x markup
62350Implantation, revision, or repositioning of spinal canal medication catheterโš  3.5x markup
$99.1K
99 services$1.0K/svc3.50x markup
61070Aspiration or injection of cerebrospinal fluid shunt tubing or reservoirโš  9.0x markup
$44.9K
163 services$275.70/svc9.02x markup
20610Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsuleโš  122.5x markup
$42.5K
1.7K services$24.39/svc122.50x markup
62264Injection or mechanical removal of spinal canal scar tissue, percutaneous procedure, accessed through the skin, multiple sessions in 1 dayโš  15.2x markup
$41.4K
126 services$328.67/svc15.21x markup
64520Injection of anesthetic agent, middle or lower spine sympathetic nervesโš  8.7x markup
$38.1K
111 services$343.68/svc8.73x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
63685Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver129$2.6M$19.8K1.71x
62362Implantation or replacement of programmable spinal canal drug infusion pump175$2.1M$12.0K2.17x
64493Injections of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance3.8K$1.1M$288.519.78x
63650Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin267$1.1M$4.0K1.91x
64483Injections of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into lower or sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance3.4K$1.0M$297.9510.06x
22869Insertion of stabilizing or separating device into lower spine at single level92$979.8K$10.6K2.35x
62323Injection of substance into spinal canal of lower back or sacrum using imaging guidance3.4K$954.1K$277.8510.80x
64635Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance1.6K$927.6K$591.618.45x
22551Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at upper spinal column, anterior approach85$637.7K$7.5K3.33x
62311Injections of substances into lower or sacral spine1.7K$540.7K$318.229.44x
62321Injection of substance into spinal canal of upper or middle back using imaging guidance1.9K$512.1K$274.8610.91x
64490Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance1.5K$452.3K$304.589.85x
G0260Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography1.5K$372.7K$245.0512.09x
64633Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance578$363.2K$628.437.96x
62310Injections of substances into upper or middle spine1.0K$324.9K$317.959.43x
62350Implantation, revision, or repositioning of spinal canal medication catheter99$99.1K$1.0K3.50x
61070Aspiration or injection of cerebrospinal fluid shunt tubing or reservoir163$44.9K$275.709.02x
20610Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule1.7K$42.5K$24.39122.50x
62264Injection or mechanical removal of spinal canal scar tissue, percutaneous procedure, accessed through the skin, multiple sessions in 1 day126$41.4K$328.6715.21x
64520Injection of anesthetic agent, middle or lower spine sympathetic nerves111$38.1K$343.688.73x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

6.35x

This provider submits charges 6.35 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 6.35x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $635. This is higher than the national average.

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in CA for peer comparison.

Galileo Surgery Center, Lp (you)
$14.2M
Specialty Surgical Center, Llc
$49.2M
Santa Rosa Surgery Center L P
$41.3M
Peninsula Eye Surgery Center Llc
$37.0M
Fort Sutter Surgery Center A California Limited Partnership
$33.6M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Specialty Surgical Center, LlcBeverly Hills, CA$49.2Mโœ“ Clear
Santa Rosa Surgery Center L PSanta Rosa, CA$41.3Mโœ“ Clear
Peninsula Eye Surgery Center LlcMountain View, CA$37.0Mโœ“ Clear
Fort Sutter Surgery Center A California Limited PartnershipSacramento, CA$33.6Mโœ“ Clear

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Data Sources

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  • โ€ข Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • โ€ข National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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