Barbara M Galko, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Barbara M Galko is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Laguna Beach, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(949) 715-0505Laguna Beach, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Barbara M Galko, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Laguna Beach, CA. With 18+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Laguna Beach area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and asthma (per CMS data).

1 of 493 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Laguna Beach18+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4933dNPPES updated 2012-11-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

31852 S Coast Hwy Ste 201, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6765

Fax: (949) 715-0508
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Asthma.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+36%)49%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+17%)37%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in Laguna BeachAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Barbara M Galko

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara M Galko for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, asthma reviews — no travel to Laguna Beach required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Barbara M Galko

NPI records show Dr. Galko as active with telehealth listed in Laguna Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 715-0505.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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