Prashanth Palwai, MD
NPI 1225071855 · Rheumatology Physician · Kingwood, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prashanth Palwai, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Kingwood, TX (NPI 1225071855).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225071855
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L 9414 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,558 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 335 | $123 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 274 | $67 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Hydration, Each Additional Hour96361 | 273 | $12 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 208 | $14 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 205 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 182 | 78 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 103 | 47 |
| Leflunomide | 63 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 57 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 43 | 36 |
| Folic Acid | 36 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 2 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2014-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prashanth Palwai's NPI number?
- Prashanth Palwai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225071855, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prashanth Palwai's specialty?
- Prashanth Palwai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prashanth Palwai located?
- Prashanth Palwai's practice location on file with NPPES is 22999 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339-4412.
- What is Prashanth Palwai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prashanth Palwai is (281) 319-4700.
- Does Prashanth Palwai accept Medicare?
- Prashanth Palwai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prashanth Palwai's NPI active?
- Yes — Prashanth Palwai's NPI (1225071855) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.