DR. WILLIAM M PALKO MD
NPI 1760467153
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Wichita, KS

Q: What is William Palko's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Palko is 1760467153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2005.

Q: What is William Palko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Palko was last updated on March 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.

Active since December 08, 2005PECOS Enrolled

83.11/100

CMS Quality Rating

550 N HILLSIDE ST, WICHITA, KS 67214(316) 685-6112 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. William M Palko Md NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM M PALKO MD (NPI 1760467153) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Wichita, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (04-21802) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760467153

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM M PALKOCredential: MD

Location Address550 N HILLSIDE STWichita, KS 67214-4910

Mailing AddressPo Box 47340Wichita, KS 67201-7340 · (316) 685-6112 · Fax (706) 653-4449

Phone(316) 685-6112

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2026

NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2026

✔ NPI 1760467153 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in KS · 04-21802

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

550 N HILLSIDE ST, Wichita, KS 67214

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid100114900AKS

Other220016562KS · Railroad Medicare

Other015538KS · Bcbs Of Kansas

Other220016562Railroad Medicare

Medicaid100025450AOK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..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 (PECOS)

Dr. William M Palko Md 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

226 services113 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341

Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.

104 services18 patients

Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 85060

Blood smear interpretation is a lab test where your doctor examines a sample of your blood under a microscope. They look for abnormalities in your blood cells which can help diagnose various conditions. You'll receive a written report of the findings.

92 services80 patients

Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 88189

Flow cytometry is a method used to measure and analyze cells. It uses a beam of light to detect up to 16 or more markers on cells, helping to identify their type, function, or abnormalities. This technique aids in diagnosing various health conditions.

57 services47 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304

A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.

53 services52 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313

Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.

53 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67214 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

$122.41 typical visit price

range $53.00 – $161.67

Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.12 typical visit price

range $16.88 – $132.11

Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.11/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

66.22

Improvement Activities

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