Diego Aguilar Palacios, M.D
NPI 1447613112 · Urology Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Diego Aguilar Palacios, M.D is a Urology Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1447613112).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447613112
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T7846 (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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
344 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 | 155 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 79 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $66 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 36 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$134 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 774 | 315 |
| Finasteride | 406 | 142 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 145 | 56 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 131 | 65 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 78 | 70 |
| Levofloxacin | 72 | 61 |
| Dutasteride | 71 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$914 across 20 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 101 N Fm 3167 Ste 106Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6725Phone: (956) 352-1431Fax: (956) 352-1436
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-31
- Last updated
- 2023-03-27
- Certified
- 2023-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Diego Aguilar Palacios's NPI number?
- Diego Aguilar Palacios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447613112, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Diego Aguilar Palacios's specialty?
- Diego Aguilar Palacios is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Diego Aguilar Palacios located?
- Diego Aguilar Palacios's practice location on file with NPPES is 2603 Michaelangelo Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539-1417.
- What is Diego Aguilar Palacios's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Diego Aguilar Palacios is (956) 362-8767.
- Does Diego Aguilar Palacios accept Medicare?
- Diego Aguilar Palacios is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Diego Aguilar Palacios's NPI active?
- Yes — Diego Aguilar Palacios's NPI (1447613112) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.