Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Vascular Surgery Physician · Chico, CA
- NPI 1558361139
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 74.5 / 100 · 2023
- 44 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1430 Esplanade #10
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 894-3278
fax (530) 894-3613
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 29, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A48591 · Texas #H5264
- Medicaid
- CA #00A485910
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558361139. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
413
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$141,700
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 85 | 80 | $683 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 65 | 62 | $82 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 64 | 56 | $35 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 34 | 34 | $15 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 32 | 32 | $1,723 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 30 | 30 | $82 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 29 | 28 | $130 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 21 | $66 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 15 | 14 | $9 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 14 | 14 | $386 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$534
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 5 | $280.44 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $89.53 | |
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | 1 | $80.74 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $61.81 | |
| ATRICURE, INC. | 1 | $21.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
15
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$113
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | Generic | 15 | 15 | $113 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar's medical specialty?
Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Chico, CA.
Where does Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar practice?
Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar practices at 1430 Esplanade #10, Chico, CA 95926. Office phone: 5308943278.
What is Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar's NPI?
Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558361139, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Miguel Puig Palomar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.