MS. MELANIE PALASI CRNA
NPI 1114985306
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since May 04, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2026, Nov 15, 2021, Aug 26, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ms. Melanie Palasi Crna NPPES

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

MS. MELANIE PALASI CRNA (NPI 1114985306) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP106505) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114985306
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMS. MELANIE PALASICredential: CRNA
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1504 Taub Loop Fl 4Houston, TX 77030-1608 · (713) 873-2860
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1114985306 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP106505✔ Licensed in TX · 568322
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 568322 (TX)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 15605 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 220Irving, TX 75038-2617 · Phone (972) 714-0007 · Fax (972) 714-0009
Location 215655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100Houston, TX 77014-1487 · Phone (713) 442-1700
Location 32727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669 · Phone (713) 442-0000

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid119958018TX
Other8632UBTX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Melanie Palasi Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244294023
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041112000472, I20250717003029

Medicare Billing Reassignments

13

Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Palasi reassigns Medicare billing to 13 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,649 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3100 WESLAYAN ST STE 400
Houston, TX 77027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmology
3100 WESLAYAN ST, STE 400
Houston, TX 77027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4219 RICHMOND AVE STE 100
Houston, TX 77027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 403 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE STE 1000
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1259 FM 1463 RD STE 500
Katy, TX 77494
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
609 services493 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection 01991
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure used to numb specific areas, reducing or blocking pain signals. A medication is injected near nerves to cause numbness in a particular part of your body. This helps in performing certain medical procedures with minimal discomfort.
73 services72 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
43 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450804
Location7401 South Main StreetHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Houston Physicians' Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Webster, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670008
Location333 N Texas AvenueWebster, TX 77598 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Melanie Palasi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Palasi is 1114985306. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is Melanie Palasi located?

Melanie Palasi practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2860.

What is Melanie Palasi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melanie Palasi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Palasi is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melanie Palasi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Palasi reassigns Medicare benefits to 13 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (Houston, TX), (Houston, TX), Berkeley Eye Institute, PLLC (Houston, TX), Phoenix Anesthesia Associates, PLLC (Houston, TX) and 8 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Melanie Palasi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melanie Palasi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Melanie Palasi 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.

Is Melanie Palasi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Palasi is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital and Houston Physicians' Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Palasi was last updated on March 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.