Gary J Gala, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Gary J Gala is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Chapel Hill, NC with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 966-8596Chapel Hill, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Gary J Gala, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Chapel Hill, NC. He graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

1 of 343 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Chapel Hill39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001

Fax: (919) 843-5513
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

43

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

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, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
75%

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

Anxiety Disorders
75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
74%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Chronic Kidney Disease
72%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

High Cholesterol
63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Diabetes
58%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

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. Graduated medical school · 1987

    Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

143 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2539

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Gary J Gala

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Gary J Gala for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Chapel Hill required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gary J Gala

NPI records show Dr. Gala as active with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 966-8596.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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