Howard Palay, MD
NPI 1942294301 · Neurology Physician · Clyde, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neuropsychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Palay, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Clyde, NC (NPI 1942294301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942294301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9401467 (NC)
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
654 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 185 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 150 | $96 |
| Home Sleep Test (hst) With Type III Portable Monitor, Unattended; Minimum of 4 Channels: 2 Respiratory Movement/Airflow, 1 Ecg/Heart Rate and 1 Oxygen SaturationG0399 | 67 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $132 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 38 | $130 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 340 | 92 |
| Levetiracetam | 230 | 55 |
| Topiramate | 189 | 62 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 174 | 38 |
| Lamotrigine | 173 | 34 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 169 | 45 |
| Primidone | 164 | 34 |
| Memantine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2023-04-11
- Certified
- 2023-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Palay's NPI number?
- Howard Palay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942294301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Palay's specialty?
- Howard Palay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Palay located?
- Howard Palay's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Hospital Dr, Clyde, NC 28721-8046.
- What is Howard Palay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Palay is (828) 452-0331.
- Does Howard Palay accept Medicare?
- Howard Palay is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Palay's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Palay's NPI (1942294301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.