Brian Palafox, M.D.
NPI 1568424422 · Specialist · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Palafox, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1568424422).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568424422
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G33498 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
192 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $179 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 24 | $120 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 23 | $1,087 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 20 | $89 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 20 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,544 across 72 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
- 2006-04-05
- Last updated
- 2015-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Palafox's NPI number?
- Brian Palafox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568424422, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Palafox's specialty?
- Brian Palafox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Brian Palafox located?
- Brian Palafox's practice location on file with NPPES is 1310 W Stewart Dr, Orange, CA 92868-3854.
- What is Brian Palafox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Palafox is (714) 997-2224.
- Does Brian Palafox accept Medicare?
- Brian Palafox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Palafox's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Palafox's NPI (1568424422) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.