Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Arturo Palencia, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Anesthesiology Physician · Bakersfield, CA
- NPI 1104890151
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.1 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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9802 Stockdale Hwy Ste 105
Bakersfield, CA 933113653
(661) 665-7880
fax (661) 665-7881
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 9, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G79244
- Medicaid
- CA #OOG792440
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104890151. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,037
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$210,689
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,500 | 536 | $92 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 422 | 92 | $1 | |
80305 |
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | 276 | 245 | $12 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 134 | 104 | $15 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 124 | 68 | $84 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 86 | 86 | $170 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 86 | 84 | $131 | |
62323 |
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 62 | 42 | $96 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 55 | 43 | $147 | |
20553 |
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | 49 | 31 | $63 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Bakersfield Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 213. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,239
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevro Corp. | 14 | $489.50 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 15 | $332.45 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. | 14 | $219.41 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 4 | $76.11 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $69.90 | |
| Painteq LLC | 1 | $27.65 | |
| Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $24.33 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,203
Patients
1,129
Total drug cost
$250,378
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 2,161 | 407 | $79,007 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 824 | 146 | $40,144 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 489 | 77 | $16,695 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 300 | 46 | $9,104 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 244 | 115 | $3,039 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 211 | 54 | $4,141 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 187 | 68 | $1,996 |
| Fentanyl | Generic | 159 | 18 | $22,936 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 151 | 40 | $7,000 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 100 | 98 | $899 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Arturo Palencia's medical specialty?
Dr. Arturo Palencia practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Arturo Palencia practice?
Dr. Arturo Palencia practices at 9802 Stockdale Hwy Ste 105, Bakersfield, CA 933113653. Office phone: 6616657880.
What is Dr. Arturo Palencia's NPI?
Dr. Arturo Palencia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104890151, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arturo Palencia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arturo Palencia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arturo Palencia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (HCPCS J1885); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.