David Palko, MD
NPI 1609860899 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Palko, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1609860899).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609860899
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD043439E (PA)
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
1,791 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 428 | $8 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 144 | $37 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 99 | $107 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis Without Contrast74176 | 80 | $78 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 65 | $44 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 63 | $81 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-02
- Last updated
- 2012-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Palko's NPI number?
- David Palko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609860899, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Palko's specialty?
- David Palko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Palko located?
- David Palko's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243-1873.
- What is David Palko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Palko is (412) 835-6600.
- Does David Palko accept Medicare?
- David Palko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Palko's NPI active?
- Yes — David Palko's NPI (1609860899) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.