Cristen Palacio, PA-C
NPI 1427503291 · Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cristen Palacio, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1427503291).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427503291
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10780 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
42 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $62 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 14 | $46 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$62 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 57 | 26 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 53 | 28 |
| Estradiol | 31 | 24 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 27 | 11 |
| Trospium Chloridebrand: Trospium Chloride Er | 20 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 14 |
| Finasteride |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669Phone: (713) 442-0000
- 11555 University BlvdSugar Land, TX 77478-3889Phone: (713) 442-9100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-22
- Last updated
- 2024-04-18
- Certified
- 2024-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cristen Palacio's NPI number?
- Cristen Palacio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427503291, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cristen Palacio's specialty?
- Cristen Palacio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cristen Palacio located?
- Cristen Palacio's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Cristen Palacio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cristen Palacio is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Cristen Palacio accept Medicare?
- Cristen Palacio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cristen Palacio's NPI active?
- Yes — Cristen Palacio's NPI (1427503291) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.