CRISTEN MICHELLE PALACIO PA-C
NPI 1427503291
Physician Assistant in Houston, TX

Active since August 22, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 18, 2024, Feb 8, 2023, Jun 14, 2021 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2016).

About Cristen Michelle Palacio Pa-c NPPES

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

CRISTEN MICHELLE PALACIO PA-C (NPI 1427503291) is an individual physician assistant in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA10780) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427503291
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCRISTEN MICHELLE PALACIOCredential: PA-C
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 20249 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 18, 2024
NPI 1427503291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TX · PA10780
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cristen Michelle Norman Pa-c

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669 · Phone (713) 442-0000
Location 211555 University BlvdSugar Land, TX 77478-3889 · Phone (713) 442-9100

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid369402801TX
Medicaid369402802TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cristen Michelle Palacio Pa-c 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 ID840573184
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170210000473
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
28 services23 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 99441
A telephone medical discussion with a physician is a brief, 5-10 minute call where you can discuss your health concerns. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without needing to visit a clinic. It's important to prepare questions in advance to make the most of this time.
14 services14 patients

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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
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 Cristen Palacio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristen Palacio is 1427503291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2016. The provider is also known as Cristen Michelle Norman Pa-C.

Where is Cristen Palacio located?

Cristen Palacio practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Cristen Palacio's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Cristen Palacio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristen Palacio 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristen Palacio was last updated on April 18, 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.