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JO-ANNA PALMA
NPI 1720549975
Emergency Medicine in El Paso, TX

Active since March 29, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
517 FIRSTWOOD PLACE, EL PASO, TX 79905(210) 404-8984 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Jo-anna Palma NPPES

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

JO-ANNA PALMA (NPI 1720549975) is an individual emergency medicine provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (T3845) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest, and is a graduate of Paul L Foster School Of Medicine, Texas Tech Univ (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720549975
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJO-ANNA PALMA
Location Address517 FIRSTWOOD PLACEEl Paso, TX 79905
Mailing Address517 Firstwood PlaceEl Paso, TX 79905 · (210) 404-8984
Phone(210) 404-8984
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPaul L Foster School Of Medicine, Texas Tech UnivGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2022
NPPES CertifiedNovember 30, 2022
✔ NPI 1720549975 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T3845
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
517 FIRSTWOOD PLACE, El Paso, TX 79905
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Jo-anna Palma 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 ID4981070356
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221026002974
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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
272 services265 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
254 services229 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
101 services97 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Acute Care Hospitals · Waco, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450101
Location100 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79905 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 Jo-anna Palma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jo-anna Palma is 1720549975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2019.

Where is Jo-anna Palma located?

Jo-anna Palma practices at 517 Firstwood Place, El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (210) 404-8984.

What is Jo-anna Palma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Jo-anna Palma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jo-anna Palma 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 Jo-anna Palma accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Jo-anna Palma 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 Jo-anna Palma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jo-anna Palma is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jo-anna Palma was last updated on November 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.