Ronald Palang, MD
NPI 1518969500 · Internal Medicine Physician · Beaumont, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Palang, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Beaumont, TX (NPI 1518969500).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518969500
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K6672 (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
3,085 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 788 | $74 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 392 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 373 | $118 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 336 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 305 | $13 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 150 | $107 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 262 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,507 | 317 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 975 | 178 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 938 | 228 |
| Lisinopril | 675 | 141 |
| Gabapentin | 665 | 128 |
| Furosemide | 632 | 133 |
| Omeprazole | 601 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$430 across 23 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
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2018-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Palang's NPI number?
- Ronald Palang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518969500, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Palang's specialty?
- Ronald Palang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Palang located?
- Ronald Palang's practice location on file with NPPES is 2929 Calder St, Beaumont, TX 77702-1845.
- What is Ronald Palang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Palang is (409) 833-9797.
- Does Ronald Palang accept Medicare?
- Ronald Palang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Palang's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Palang's NPI (1518969500) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.