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BRIAN NICHOLAS PALEN M.D.
NPI 1710977905
Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Active since October 27, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2803 MONTEREY AVE SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106(505) 232-2988 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Brian Nicholas Palen M.d. NPPES

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

BRIAN NICHOLAS PALEN M.D. (NPI 1710977905) is an individual internal medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (2003-0418) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710977905
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN NICHOLAS PALENCredential: M.D.
Location Address2803 MONTEREY AVE SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-2940
Mailing Address2803 Monterey Ave SeAlbuquerque, NM 87106-2940 · (505) 232-2988 · Fax (505) 846-3295
Phone(505) 232-2988
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2008
✔ NPI 1710977905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 2003-0418
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.

2803 MONTEREY AVE SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Brian Nicholas Palen M.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87106 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

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 Brian Palen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Palen is 1710977905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2005.

Where is Brian Palen located?

Brian Palen practices at 2803 Monterey Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. The listed phone number is (505) 232-2988.

What is Brian Palen's specialty?

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

Is Brian Palen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Palen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Palen was last updated on May 15, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.