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PATRICK JAMES PALACIOS MD
NPI 1902435290
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Laredo, TX

Active since April 07, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWO, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 723-4673(956) 723-3133 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2026, Jul 23, 2026, Aug 12, 2025 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2020).

About Patrick James Palacios Md NPPES

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

PATRICK JAMES PALACIOS MD (NPI 1902435290) is an individual nephrology provider in Laredo, Texas, licensed in Texas (U8415) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Laredo Medical Center, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902435290
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NamePATRICK JAMES PALACIOSCredential: MD
Location Address2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWOLaredo, TX 78041-5434
Mailing Address2325 E Saunders St, Plaza TwoLaredo, TX 78041-5434 · (956) 723-4673 · Fax (956) 723-3133
Phone(956) 723-4673
Fax(956) 723-3133
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1902435290 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U8415
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2325 E SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041
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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 12519 E Saunders St Ste 200Laredo, TX 78041-5438 · Phone (956) 727-2362
Location 28015 N Expressway 77Olmito, TX 78575-5171 · Phone (956) 982-4484 · Fax (956) 982-4489
Location 32309 E Saunders StLaredo, TX 78041-5434 · Phone (956) 723-4673 · Fax (956) 723-3133
Location 44502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · Phone (210) 358-3555 · Fax (210) 702-4239
Location 55617 Timbergate Dr Ste 100Corpus Christi, TX 78414-3193 · Phone (361) 880-8322 · Fax (484) 412-6963

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Patrick James Palacios 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 ID7719405430
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250516001664
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Patrick Palacios reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Laredo Nephrologists PLLC
Same address
Nephrology
2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWO
Laredo, TX 78041
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295075927 (956) 723-4673
Access Care Physicians Of Laredo, PLLC
1.9 mi
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
6010 MCPHERSON RD STE 200
Laredo, TX 78041
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780798835 (956) 727-2362
Dialysis Access Center, LLP
129 mi
Nephrology
5617 TIMBERGATE DR STE 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114953783 (361) 880-8322
Rgv Vascular Access Center PLLC
158 mi
Nephrology
8015 N EXPRESSWAY 77
Olmito, TX 78575
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205380102 (956) 982-4484

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Laredo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Laredo, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450029
Location1700 East SaundersLaredo, TX 78044 · Webb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hospital Of Laredo

Acute Care Hospitals · Laredo, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450643
Location10700 Mcpherson RoadLaredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78041 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

ARMANDO T CARDENAS MD
Internal Medicine
2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWO
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 723-4673
ADOLFO GERARDO GARCIA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWO
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 723-4673
LAREDO NEPHROLOGISTS PLLC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWO
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 723-4673
GRACE MARIE SNYDER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWO
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 723-4673

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 Patrick Palacios's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patrick Palacios is 1902435290. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2020.

Where is Patrick Palacios located?

Patrick Palacios practices at 2325 E Saunders St Plaza Two, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 723-4673.

What is Patrick Palacios's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Patrick Palacios enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patrick Palacios 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Patrick Palacios's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Patrick Palacios reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Laredo Nephrologists PLLC (Laredo, TX), Access Care Physicians Of Laredo, PLLC (Laredo, TX), Dialysis Access Center, LLP (Corpus Christi, TX) and Rgv Vascular Access Center PLLC (Olmito, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Patrick Palacios's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Patrick Palacios 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 2 other insurers list Patrick Palacios 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 Patrick Palacios affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Patrick Palacios is affiliated with Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital Of Laredo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patrick Palacios was last updated on October 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days 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.