Elaine Palacios, MD
NPI 1285161943 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Palacios, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1285161943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285161943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S6704 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1 Baylor PlzBcm 620Houston, TX 77030-3411Phone: (713) 798-5588
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-12
- Last updated
- 2025-10-23
- Certified
- 2025-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Palacios's NPI number?
- Elaine Palacios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285161943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Palacios's specialty?
- Elaine Palacios is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elaine Palacios located?
- Elaine Palacios's practice location on file with NPPES is 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030-1608.
- What is Elaine Palacios's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Palacios is (713) 873-8890.
- Does Elaine Palacios accept Medicare?
- Elaine Palacios is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Palacios's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Palacios's NPI (1285161943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.