Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ariel Palanca, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Stanford, CA
- NPI 1629203971
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.3 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 721-7638 - Mailing address
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300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 943052200
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 28, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A114257
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629203971. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,539
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$127,240
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 334 | 198 | $39 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 297 | 195 | $97 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 248 | 172 | $136 | |
73610 |
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 174 | 112 | $42 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 139 | 71 | $8 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 89 | 89 | $177 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 66 | 44 | $59 | |
29540 |
Placement of strapping to ankle or foot | 53 | 45 | $30 | |
20605 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | 42 | 29 | $58 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 20 | 20 | $180 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Stanford Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$215,829
Transactions
199
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MedShape, INC. | 78 | $89,488.22 | |
| Trilliant Surgical LLC. | 73 | $66,300.72 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 13 | $40,113.66 | |
| Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC | 7 | $8,662.16 | |
| Arthrex, INC. | 2 | $5,000.00 | |
| Novastep INC. | 4 | $4,547.27 | |
| Acumed LLC | 6 | $685.43 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 2 | $250.31 | |
| Elevate Surgical Co | 6 | $227.29 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 2 | $175.37 | |
| Exactech, INC. | 1 | $98.99 | |
| Treace Medical Concepts, INC. | 2 | $95.93 | |
| Paragon 28, INC. | 1 | $81.44 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $60.53 | |
| Illuminoss Medical, INC. | 1 | $22.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
371
Patients
176
Total drug cost
$2,125
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 176 | 76 | $836 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 120 | 73 | $812 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 19 | 14 | $76 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $174 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 14 | 0 | $43 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 13 | 13 | $115 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $70 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ariel Palanca's medical specialty?
Dr. Ariel Palanca practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Stanford, CA.
Where does Dr. Ariel Palanca practice?
Dr. Ariel Palanca practices at 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305. Office phone: 6507217638.
What is Dr. Ariel Palanca's NPI?
Dr. Ariel Palanca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629203971, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ariel Palanca accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ariel Palanca accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ariel Palanca commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.