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Dr. Galen Cortina, MD

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Specializes in: Pathology

15211 Vanowen Street Suite 208
Van Nuys, CA 91405

(818) 782-6600

Dr. Galen Cortina, MD is a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA specializing in pathology.

Office Locations

15211 Vanowen Street Suite 208
Van Nuys, CA 91405

(818) 782-6600

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

immunohistochemistry test

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Galen Cortina, MD had a list price for immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cytology

cytology of non-gynecologic brushing

cytology of non-gynecologic fluid

cytology of non-gynecologic washing

non-gynecologic cytology

In 2023, Dr. Galen Cortina, MD had a list price for cytology, cytology of non-gynecologic brushing, cytology of non-gynecologic fluid, cytology of non-gynecologic washing, and non-gynecologic cytology that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

direct smear of non-gynecologic specimen

special stains

In 2012, Dr. Galen Cortina, MD had a list price for direct smear of non-gynecologic specimen, and special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2012 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	72
lab tests	1239
second opinions	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2013 were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	44
lab tests	280
second opinions	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	38
Hispanic	54
Asian	43
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	35
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2014 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	106
lab tests	303

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	37
Hispanic	104
Asian	134
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	95
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	61
Dementia	32
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2015 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	30
cytology	75
lab tests	228

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	50
Hispanic	210
Asian	368
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	178
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	61
Dementia	32
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2016 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	68
lab tests	221

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	40
Hispanic	112
Asian	145
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	72
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	62
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2017 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	65
lab tests	211

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	51
Hispanic	111
Asian	174
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	86
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	60
Dementia	28
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2018 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	68
lab tests	177

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	31
Hispanic	86
Asian	109
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	51
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	61
Dementia	33
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2019 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	58
lab tests	166

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	29
Hispanic	74
Asian	79
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	54
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	60
Dementia	31
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2020 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	12
lab tests	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	20
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	59
Dementia	44
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2021 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	67
lab tests	280

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	141
Asian	35
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	45
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	61
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA during 2022 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	48
lab tests	251

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	16
Hispanic	90
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	26
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	66
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated as a pathologist in Van Nuys, CA were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

consultation	48
cytology	63
lab tests	306
second opinions	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	103
Non-Hispanic White	133
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	89
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	58
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	152

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Galen Cortina, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$121 Herceptin $121
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$18 DX incl all products and services $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$139

Biography

Dr. Galen Cortina is a specialist in pathology in Van Nuys, CA. Dr. Cortina attended medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2023

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Galen Cortina, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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