William Palko, MD
NPI 1760467153 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Wichita, KS
William Palko, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Wichita, KS (NPI 1760467153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760467153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-21802 (KS)
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
710 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 226 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 104 | $24 |
| Blood Smear Interpretation By Physician With Written Report85060 | 92 | $22 |
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, 16 Or More Markers88189 | 57 | $77 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 53 | $10 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 53 | $11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2005-12-08
- Last updated
- 2026-03-17
- Certified
- 2026-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Palko's NPI number?
- William Palko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760467153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Palko's specialty?
- William Palko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Palko located?
- William Palko's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214-4910.
- What is William Palko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Palko is (316) 685-6112.
- Is William Palko's NPI active?
- Yes — William Palko's NPI (1760467153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.