Don Palencia, D.O.
NPI 1538144241 · Family Medicine Physician · San Marcos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Palencia, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Marcos, CA (NPI 1538144241).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538144241
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A12968 (CA)
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
20 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
5,429 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Each Additional 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99489 | 2,042 | $75 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99487 | 1,070 | $140 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 1,023 | $129 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 683 | $78 |
| Travel Allowance One Way in Connection With Medically Necessary Laboratory Specimen Collection Drawn From Home Bound Or Nursing Home Bound Patient; Prorated Trip ChargeP9604 | 199 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 142 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 571 | 95 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 550 | 89 |
| Furosemide | 423 | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 344 | 65 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 272 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 267 | 41 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2025-09-10
- Certified
- 2025-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Palencia's NPI number?
- Don Palencia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538144241, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Palencia's specialty?
- Don Palencia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Don Palencia located?
- Don Palencia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1706 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078-2514.
- What is Don Palencia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Palencia is (760) 280-2230.
- Does Don Palencia accept Medicare?
- Don Palencia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Palencia's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Palencia's NPI (1538144241) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.