JOSEPH S. GALATI M.D. – NPI #1821069162
Internal Medicine

The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JOSEPH GALATI is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821069162 to JOSEPH GALATI on January 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0008X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hepatology

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 17, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH GALATI below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH S. GALATI

NPI Number
1821069162
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH S. GALATI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1200 BINZ ST STE 850
HOUSTON, TX 77004-6933
Phone: (713) 794-0700 Fax: (713) 794-0610
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 17, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH GALATI

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDPA1336610
otherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDTX8B4340
otherNPI1821069162
otherRAILROAD MEDICAREGA100015864
medicaidTX136089309
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RI0008X
- Internal Medicine / Hepatology (Primary)		 TX J8243

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH GALATI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN HOSPITAL
      4401 GARTH ROAD
      BAYTOWN, TX 77521
    • HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
      18300 HOUSTON METHODIST DR
      NASSAU BAY, TX 77058
    • HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
      6565 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
      16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
      18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
      HOUSTON, TX 77070

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