Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cesar Palana, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1467712604
  • MIPS 73.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4160 Wilshire Blvd # 302
Los Angeles, CA 900103567
(323) 457-3787
fax (888) 470-3345

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 13, 2025
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A137027

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467712604. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,809
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$428,025
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 2,458 299 $108
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 355 84 $79
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 269 32 $129
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 232 64 $119
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 118 111 $135
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 87 17 $211
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 75 65 $82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 69 58 $130
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 50 48 $174
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 46 45 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 262 peers in Los Angeles Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 160. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$121
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC 1 $46.52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $35.50
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $21.64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $16.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$121

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
6,360
Patients
861
Total drug cost
$250,768
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 1,289 175 $22,689
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 541 92 $4,421
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 525 52 $5,246
Losartan Potassium Generic 468 60 $7,027
Metformin Hcl Generic 460 61 $6,182
Lisinopril Generic 454 62 $4,151
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 412 35 $113,996
Donepezil Hcl Generic 345 47 $7,618
Gabapentin Generic 333 49 $6,469
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 301 44 $10,056

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cesar Palana's medical specialty?
Dr. Cesar Palana practices Internal Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Cesar Palana practice?
Dr. Cesar Palana practices at 4160 Wilshire Blvd # 302, Los Angeles, CA 900103567. Office phone: 3234573787.
What is Dr. Cesar Palana's NPI?
Dr. Cesar Palana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467712604, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cesar Palana accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Cesar Palana does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Cesar Palana commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.