ANDREW J PALAFOX MD
NPI 1700866407
Orthopaedic Surgery in El Paso, TX
About Andrew J Palafox Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ANDREW J PALAFOX MD (NPI 1700866407) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (K2552) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (1989).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
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
Andrew J Palafox 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TXLas Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc
Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TXSierra Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TXThe Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79902 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
EL PASO, TX 79902
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 Andrew Palafox's NPI number?
The NPI number for Andrew Palafox is 1700866407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006.
Where is Andrew Palafox located?
Andrew Palafox practices at 1720 Murchison, El Paso, TX 79902. The listed phone number is (915) 533-7465.
What is Andrew Palafox's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Andrew Palafox enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Andrew Palafox 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.
What insurance does Andrew Palafox accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 6 other insurers list Andrew 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.
Is Andrew Palafox affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Andrew Palafox is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc, Sierra Medical Center and The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Andrew Palafox was last updated on September 30, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
