DR. RIGO ESTEVAN PALOMAREZ MD
NPI 1932780699
Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since April 15, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 902-4789 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Rigo Estevan Palomarez Md NPPES

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

DR. RIGO ESTEVAN PALOMAREZ MD (NPI 1932780699) is an individual family medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (U5785) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mckenzie-willamette Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932780699
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RIGO ESTEVAN PALOMAREZCredential: MD
Location Address2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE BCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1804
Mailing Address2606 Hospital Blvd Ste BCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1804 · (361) 902-4789
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2024
✔ NPI 1932780699 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U5785
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 726122 (TX)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B, Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Accepted 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

Dr. Rigo Estevan Palomarez 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 ID1254732472
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240926003910
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rigo Palomarez reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
2550 N ESPLANADE ST
Cuero, TX 77954
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1500 DIVISION ST
Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

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.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, OR
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number380020
Location1460 G StreetSpringfield, OR 97477 · Lane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78405 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.

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.

Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Family Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Family Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Family Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Family Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE B
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405

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 Rigo Palomarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rigo Palomarez is 1932780699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2021.

Where is Rigo Palomarez located?

Rigo Palomarez practices at 2606 Hospital Blvd Ste B, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The listed phone number is (361) 902-4789.

What is Rigo Palomarez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Rigo Palomarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rigo Palomarez 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 Rigo Palomarez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rigo Palomarez reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Emergency Group LLC (Cuero, TX) and South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Oregon City, OR). 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 Rigo Palomarez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rigo Palomarez accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan list Rigo Palomarez 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 Rigo Palomarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rigo Palomarez is affiliated with Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rigo Palomarez was last updated on May 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.