KENNETH MICHAEL PALANZA MD
NPI 1760069983
Hospitalist in Seattle, WA

Active since March 24, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1550 N 115TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98133(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2024, Jun 27, 2024, Aug 15, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kenneth Michael Palanza Md NPPES

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

KENNETH MICHAEL PALANZA MD (NPI 1760069983) is an individual hospitalist provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61546001) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760069983
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH MICHAEL PALANZACredential: MD
Location Address1550 N 115TH STSeattle, WA 98133-8401
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095 · (206) 520-5700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2024
NPI 1760069983 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD61546001
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD61546001 (WA)
1550 N 115TH ST, Seattle, WA 98133

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

Kenneth Michael Palanza 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.

PECOS PAC ID648662197
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240607001776
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 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
140 services42 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
42 services19 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
22 services22 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number500008
Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98133 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Anesthesiology
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Anesthesiology
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Anesthesiology
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Anesthesiology
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Anesthesiology
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Anesthesiology
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133
Anesthesiology
1550 N 115TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98133

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1760069983, enumerated as an "individual" on March 24, 2021.

The provider is located at 1550 N 115TH ST SEATTLE, WA 98133 and the phone number is (206) 520-5000.

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Kenneth Palanza is affiliated with: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR and HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER.