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MR. CARLO TORRALBA PALARCA MD
NPI 1265762678
Internal Medicine in Lakewood, WA

Active since January 07, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499(253) 426-6341(253) 426-4142 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2026, Dec 8, 2020, Nov 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mr. Carlo Torralba Palarca Md NPPES

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

MR. CARLO TORRALBA PALARCA MD (NPI 1265762678) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lakewood, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60274004) and active in the NPI registry since January 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Norwalk.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265762678
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. CARLO TORRALBA PALARCACredential: MD
Location Address11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SWLakewood, WA 98499-3004
Mailing Address11315 Bridgeport Way SwLakewood, WA 98499-3004 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-4142
Fax(253) 426-4142
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 7, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1265762678 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD60274004✔ Licensed in CA · A122940
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112507 Alondra BlvdNorwalk, CA 90650-7351 · Phone (562) 802-2203

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid006505400FL
Medicaid2022116WA
OtherME114033FL · Medical License

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

Mr. Carlo Torralba Palarca Md 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 ID1951551332
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121031000178, I20250729001533
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Carlo Palarca reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1313 BROADWAY, SUITE 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,526 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
420 GOLF CLUB RD SE, SUITE 203
Lacey, WA 98503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 184 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
525 LILLY RD NE
Olympia, WA 98506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 646 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
73723 20TH ST. WEST
Lancaster, CA 93534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
4315 DIPLOMACY DR
Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,373 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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
98 services98 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Clare Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500021
Location11315 Bridgeport Way S WLakewood, WA 98499 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Providence St Peter Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Olympia, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500024
Location413 Lilly Road NEOlympia, WA 98506 · Thurston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Enumclaw, WA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number501335
Location1450 Battersby AvenueEnumclaw, WA 98022 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98499 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, ST CLARE HOSPITAL
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Dietitian, Registered
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Anesthesiology
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Emergency Medicine
11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

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 Carlo Palarca's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlo Palarca is 1265762678. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 7, 2010.

Where is Carlo Palarca located?

Carlo Palarca practices at 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Carlo Palarca's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Carlo Palarca enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlo Palarca 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 Carlo Palarca's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carlo Palarca reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Franciscan Medical Group (Tacoma, WA), Providence Health & Services Washington (Lacey, WA), Providence Health & Services Washington (Olympia, WA), Pih Health Physicians (Lancaster, CA) and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (Anchorage, AK). 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 Carlo Palarca's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carlo Palarca accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Carlo Palarca 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 Carlo Palarca affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlo Palarca is affiliated with St Clare Hospital, Providence St Peter Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center and St Elizabeth Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlo Palarca was last updated on October 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.