Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Palay, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neuropsychiatry) · Clyde, NC

  • NPI 1942294301
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
600 Hospital Dr, Ste 9
Clyde, NC 287218046
(828) 452-0331
fax (828) 456-8726
Mailing address
600 Hospital Dr Ste 9
Clyde, NC 287218046

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 11, 2023
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9401467
Medicaid
NC #8965101

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942294301. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
992
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$83,266
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 269 235 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 200 162 $92
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 113 61 $43
G0399 Home sleep test (hst) with type iii portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 4 channels: 2 respiratory movement/airflow, 1 ecg/heart rate and 1 oxygen saturation 85 85 $37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 44 44 $127
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 38 38 $166
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 38 24 $76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 37 37 $166
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 36 36 $124
95811 Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) 31 29 $118

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,531
Patients
558
Total drug cost
$169,969
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 398 103 $7,495
Topiramate Generic 253 63 $4,525
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 231 54 $8,838
Levetiracetam Generic 213 53 $9,710
Lamotrigine Generic 200 36 $4,971
Donepezil Hcl Generic 178 35 $2,199
Primidone Generic 150 33 $4,636
Memantine Hcl Generic 145 34 $4,959
Clonazepam Generic 137 15 $934
Propranolol Hcl Generic 121 31 $2,801

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Howard Palay's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Palay practices Neurology Physician in Clyde, NC.
Where does Dr. Howard Palay practice?
Dr. Howard Palay practices at 600 Hospital Dr, Clyde, NC 287218046. Office phone: 8284520331.
What is Dr. Howard Palay's NPI?
Dr. Howard Palay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942294301, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Palay accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Palay accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Palay commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (HCPCS 95886). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.