Andrew Palafox, MD
NPI 1700866407 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Palafox, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1700866407).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700866407
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K2552 (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
545 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 230 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 85 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 61 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 51 | $102 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 40 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 22 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 295 | 136 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 253 | 112 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 186 | 52 |
| Gabapentin | 151 | 34 |
| Ibuprofen | 97 | 38 |
| Meloxicam | 46 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,014 across 37 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
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2013-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Palafox's NPI number?
- Andrew Palafox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700866407, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Palafox's specialty?
- Andrew Palafox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Palafox located?
- Andrew Palafox's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 Murchison, El Paso, TX 79902.
- What is Andrew Palafox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Palafox is (915) 533-7465.
- Does Andrew Palafox accept Medicare?
- Andrew Palafox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Palafox's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Palafox's NPI (1700866407) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.