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DR. CHIQUITA PALHA DE SOUSA MD
NPI 1285079087
Pediatrics in Salinas, CA

Active since May 07, 2013PECOS Enrolled
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD, SALINAS, CA 93906(831) 755-4111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, Jan 11, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Chiquita Palha De Sousa Md NPPES

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

DR. CHIQUITA PALHA DE SOUSA MD (NPI 1285079087) is an individual pediatrics provider in Salinas, California, licensed in California (A156022) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Santa Clara.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285079087
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHIQUITA PALHA DE SOUSACredential: MD
Location Address1441 CONSTITUTION BLVDSalinas, CA 93906-3100
Mailing Address1441 Constitution Blvd, PediatricsSalinas, CA 93906-3195 · Fax (831) 796-2846
Phone(831) 755-4111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1285079087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A156022
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD, Salinas, CA 93906
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1710 Lawrence ExpySanta Clara, CA 95051-5173 · Phone (408) 851-1000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Chiquita Palha De Sousa Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Chiquita Palha De Sousa reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

County Of Monterey
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD
Salinas, CA 93906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 284 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205863255 (831) 755-4111
Permanente Medical Group Inc
48 mi
Internal Medicine
710 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY
Santa Clara, CA 95051
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073606299 (408) 851-1000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93906 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
$94.44 typical visit price
range $61.69 – $184.30
Typical copayment $23.61 (range $15.42 – $46.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.04 typical visit price
range $20.34 – $151.02
Typical copayment $27.01 (range $5.08 – $37.75)
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.

LUANA L. MILLAN
Nurse's Aide
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD, BLDG 200, FLOOR 1, SUITE 101
SALINAS, CA 93906
Monterey County (831) 755-4124
DAISY RUBI ONTIVEROS
Nurse's Aide
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD, BLDG 200, FLOOR 1, SUITE 103
SALINAS, CA 93906
Monterey County (831) 755-4123
JENNIFER GONZALEZ
Day Training/Habilitation Specialist
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD
SALINAS, CA 93906
Monterey County (916) 783-5207
LINDSAY RENEE RICHARDS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD
SALINAS, CA 93906
Monterey County (831) 755-4123
MARIA MEJIA
Behavior Analyst
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD
SALINAS, CA 93906
Monterey County (831) 784-2150
HEATHER CLAIRE METZ ACSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD
SALINAS, CA 93906
Monterey County (831) 755-4111
COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Internal Medicine
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD, BLDG 151 SUITE 16
SALINAS, CA 93906
Monterey County (831) 769-8640
MR. ANTONIO G ASUNCION
Technician, Other
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD, SUITE 202
SALINAS, CA 93906
Monterey County (831) 769-8636

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 Chiquita Palha De Sousa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chiquita Palha De Sousa is 1285079087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2013.

Where is Chiquita Palha De Sousa located?

Chiquita Palha De Sousa practices at 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906. The listed phone number is (831) 755-4111.

What is Chiquita Palha De Sousa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Chiquita Palha De Sousa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chiquita Palha De Sousa is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chiquita Palha De Sousa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chiquita Palha De Sousa reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: County Of Monterey (Salinas, CA) and Permanente Medical Group Inc (Santa Clara, CA). 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 Chiquita Palha De Sousa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chiquita Palha De Sousa was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.