Victor Pallares, M.D.
NPI 1831154970 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Victor Pallares, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1831154970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831154970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J3867 (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
285 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Nerve Block and Injection Procedure, Prone Position01992 | 179 | $115 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 56 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 108 | 18 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 44 | — |
| Gabapentin | 35 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 29 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$422 across 3 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
- 2006-04-20
- Last updated
- 2026-05-12
- Certified
- 2026-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Victor Pallares's NPI number?
- Victor Pallares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831154970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Victor Pallares's specialty?
- Victor Pallares is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Victor Pallares located?
- Victor Pallares's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550-8348.
- What is Victor Pallares's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Victor Pallares is (956) 440-7246.
- Does Victor Pallares accept Medicare?
- Victor Pallares is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Victor Pallares's NPI active?
- Yes — Victor Pallares's NPI (1831154970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.