Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brian Palafox, M.D.
Specialist (CMS: General Surgery) · Orange, CA
- NPI 1568424422
- Accepts Medicare
- 51 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1310 W Stewart Dr, Suite 503
Orange, CA 928683854
(714) 997-2224
fax (714) 997-1187
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 14, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1975 — 51 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G33498
- Medicaid
- CA #00G334980
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568424422. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
143
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$39,300
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 26 | 26 | $182 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 24 | 24 | $180 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 18 | 11 | $83 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 17 | 15 | $98 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 13 | 13 | $1,195 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 12 | 12 | $757 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 11 | 11 | $91 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $10 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 11 | 11 | $121 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Orange Specialist, average services per provider: 207. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$5,544
Transactions
72
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 17 | $1,428.32 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 11 | $1,220.97 | |
| Medical Device Business Services, INC. | 6 | $601.12 | |
| Abiomed | 5 | $573.51 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 10 | $518.63 | |
| CVRx, INC. | 3 | $397.90 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 7 | $251.26 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $172.37 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 4 | $84.90 | |
| Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. | 1 | $83.34 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 3 | $79.31 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 1 | $54.51 | |
| HemoSonics LLC | 1 | $42.86 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 1 | $34.90 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brian Palafox's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Palafox practices Specialist in Orange, CA.
Where does Dr. Brian Palafox practice?
Dr. Brian Palafox practices at 1310 W Stewart Dr, Orange, CA 928683854. Office phone: 7149972224.
What is Dr. Brian Palafox's NPI?
Dr. Brian Palafox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568424422, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Palafox accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Palafox accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Palafox commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.