Brian Palen, M.D.
NPI 1710977905 · Internal Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Palen, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1710977905).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710977905
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2003-0418 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-27
- Last updated
- 2008-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Palen's NPI number?
- Brian Palen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710977905, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Palen's specialty?
- Brian Palen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Palen located?
- Brian Palen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2803 Monterey Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106-2940.
- What is Brian Palen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Palen is (505) 232-2988.
- Does Brian Palen accept Medicare?
- Brian Palen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Palen's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Palen's NPI (1710977905) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.