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PALACIOS FAMILY MEDICINE
NPI 1013037423
Family Medicine in Edinburg, TX

Active since March 30, 2007
2722 W CANTON RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 383-4157(956) 383-5457 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2024, Jul 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Palacios Family Medicine NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PALACIOS FAMILY MEDICINE (NPI 1013037423) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Edinburg, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Marie Portales, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013037423
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameMELVA PALACIOS, M.D., PA
Location Address2722 W CANTON RDEdinburg, TX 78539-6632
Mailing Address2722 W Canton RdEdinburg, TX 78539-6632 · (956) 383-4157 · Fax (956) 383-5457
Phone(956) 383-4157
Fax(956) 383-5457
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMarie PortalesOffice Manager · (956) 383-4157
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1013037423 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2722 W CANTON RD, Edinburg, TX 78539
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPalacios Family Medicine

Other Identifiers 2

Other0052MYTX · Bcbs Of Texas
Medicaid175155401TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Palacios Family Medicine is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Palacios Family Medicine, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Itzel Estrada
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1245112036
2722 W CANTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4157
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Melva Palacios, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1417966292
2722 W CANTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4157
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Eunice Trevino, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548892540
2722 W CANTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4157
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ashley Garcia, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174001077
524 S CAGE BLVD STE F
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 475-3031
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.3 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melva Palacios, M.D., PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melva Palacios, M.D., PA is 1013037423. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2007. The provider is doing business as Palacios Family Medicine.

Where is Melva Palacios, M.D., PA located?

Melva Palacios, M.D., PA is located at 2722 W Canton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 383-4157.

What is Melva Palacios, M.D., PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Melva Palacios, M.D., PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melva Palacios, M.D., PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Melva Palacios, M.D., PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Melva Palacios, M.D., PA. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (3) and Family Practice (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Melva Palacios, M.D., PA accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint list Melva Palacios, M.D., PA as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melva Palacios, M.D., PA was last updated on June 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.