Arturo Palencia, MD
NPI 1104890151 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arturo Palencia, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1104890151).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104890151
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G79244 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,389 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,563 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 138 | $130 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance27096 | 116 | $84 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 97 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 62 | $167 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,982 | 419 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 721 | 138 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 485 | 77 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 417 | 185 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 330 | 56 |
| Gabapentin | 328 | 99 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,239 across 51 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2023-08-09
- Certified
- 2023-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arturo Palencia's NPI number?
- Arturo Palencia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104890151, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arturo Palencia's specialty?
- Arturo Palencia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arturo Palencia located?
- Arturo Palencia's practice location on file with NPPES is 9802 Stockdale Hwy Ste 105, Bakersfield, CA 93311-3653.
- What is Arturo Palencia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arturo Palencia is (661) 665-7880.
- Does Arturo Palencia accept Medicare?
- Arturo Palencia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arturo Palencia's NPI active?
- Yes — Arturo Palencia's NPI (1104890151) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.