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LYDIA PALAFOX CRNA
NPI 1487672085
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Safford, AZ

Active since July 18, 2006
1600 S 20TH AVE, SAFFORD, AZ 85546(928) 348-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Lydia Palafox Crna NPPES

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

LYDIA PALAFOX CRNA (NPI 1487672085) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Safford, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (33150) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487672085
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLYDIA PALAFOXCredential: CRNA
Location Address1600 S 20TH AVESafford, AZ 85546-4011
Mailing Address501 N 1st AveThatcher, AZ 85552-5403 · (928) 348-8338
Phone(928) 348-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1487672085 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 33150
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.
1600 S 20TH AVE, Safford, AZ 85546
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified67058AZ
Medicaid209644AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

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)

Lydia Palafox Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lydia Palafox reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Professional Anesthesia Services LLC
82 mi
Anesthesiology
7566 N LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336470475 (520) 742-4139

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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
134 services134 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
82 services82 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
73 services73 patients

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.

DR. TRISHA BOYER FRENCH PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Graham County (928) 348-4210
KENNETH B LARSON PA
Physician Assistant
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Graham County (928) 348-4021
ANDREW WHITE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Graham County (928) 348-4000
DIONNE D ARCIERO COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Graham County (928) 348-4000
JASON CRAIG UNDERWOOD
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Graham County (928) 348-4021
DR. DAVID RYAN BRYCE D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Graham County (928) 348-4000
TUCSON E.N.T. ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Otolaryngology
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Graham County (928) 348-4000
MT GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Graham County (928) 348-4000

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 Lydia Palafox's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lydia Palafox is 1487672085. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Lydia Palafox located?

Lydia Palafox practices at 1600 S 20th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546. The listed phone number is (928) 348-4000.

What is Lydia Palafox's specialty?

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

Is Lydia Palafox enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lydia Palafox is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lydia Palafox's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lydia Palafox reassigns Medicare benefits to Professional Anesthesia Services LLC (Tucson, AZ). The 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 Lydia Palafox's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lydia Palafox accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Lydia Palafox 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 Lydia Palafox was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.