Leonardo Palau, MD
NPI 1982701496 · Infectious Disease Physician · The Woodlands, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leonardo Palau, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in The Woodlands, TX (NPI 1982701496).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982701496
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K3377 (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
19 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
3,732 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 2,154 | $57 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less96367 | 491 | $26 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 452 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 370 | $119 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis Concurrent With Another Infusion96368 | 85 | $18 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 124 | 12 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 72 | — |
| Fluconazole | 58 | 27 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 47 | 21 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 41 | 22 |
| Mupirocin | 36 | 25 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,835 across 194 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
- 2006-09-19
- Last updated
- 2011-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leonardo Palau's NPI number?
- Leonardo Palau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982701496, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leonardo Palau's specialty?
- Leonardo Palau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leonardo Palau located?
- Leonardo Palau's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Medical Plaza Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380-3476.
- What is Leonardo Palau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leonardo Palau is (281) 444-1303.
- Does Leonardo Palau accept Medicare?
- Leonardo Palau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leonardo Palau's NPI active?
- Yes — Leonardo Palau's NPI (1982701496) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.