Melva Palacios, M.D.
NPI 1417966292 · Family Medicine Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melva Palacios, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1417966292).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417966292
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L7837 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,181 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 442 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 430 | $8 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 350 | $2 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 336 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 272 | $84 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 112 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 134 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 109 | 52 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 86 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 83 | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 83 | 44 |
| Pregabalin | 81 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-07
- Last updated
- 2024-06-12
- Certified
- 2024-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melva Palacios's NPI number?
- Melva Palacios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417966292, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melva Palacios's specialty?
- Melva Palacios is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melva Palacios located?
- Melva Palacios's practice location on file with NPPES is 2722 W Canton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539-6632.
- What is Melva Palacios's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melva Palacios is (956) 383-4157.
- Does Melva Palacios accept Medicare?
- Melva Palacios is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melva Palacios's NPI active?
- Yes — Melva Palacios's NPI (1417966292) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.