Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Santa Cruz, CA
- NPI 1407833254
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2850 Commercial Xing
Santa Cruz, CA 950651702
(831) 460-7350
fax (831) 460-7351 - Mailing address
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2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950621323
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 25, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A102187
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407833254. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,410
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$154,581
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 376 | 372 | $95 | |
G0500 |
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito | 291 | 281 | $6 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 241 | 238 | $262 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 156 | 132 | $140 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 104 | 102 | $65 | |
45381 |
Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 81 | 79 | $19 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 37 | 36 | $114 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 31 | 31 | $182 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 25 | 24 | $138 | |
G0121 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 24 | 23 | $178 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Santa Cruz Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
326
Patients
118
Total drug cost
$185,315
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 118 | 45 | $2,316 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 60 | 59 | $1,081 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 29 | 14 | $685 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $71,018 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 17 | 0 | $1,496 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 16 | 0 | $474 |
| Humira Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $105,687 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $294 |
| Folic Acid | Generic | 12 | 0 | $15 |
| Ursodiol | Generic | 12 | 0 | $1,592 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak practices Gastroenterology Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak practice?
Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak practices at 2850 Commercial Xing, Santa Cruz, CA 950651702. Office phone: 8314607350.
What is Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407833254, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Boyd Palascak commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.