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Dr. Leonardo Palau, MD
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · The Woodlands, TX
- NPI 1982701496
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 61.3 / 100 · 2023
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1111 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 170
The Woodlands, TX 773803476
(281) 444-1303
fax (281) 444-5161
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 6, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #K3377
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982701496. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
524,392
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$684,914
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0878 |
Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg | 486,103 | 48 | $0 | |
J0875 |
Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg | 19,200 | 40 | $15 | |
J2185 |
Injection, meropenem, 100 mg | 8,698 | 39 | $1 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 3,891 | 42 | $1 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 2,552 | 120 | $61 | |
J1335 |
Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg | 856 | 30 | $14 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 737 | 141 | $122 | |
J0692 |
Injection, cefepime hydrochloride, 500 mg | 589 | 12 | $1 | |
96367 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | 406 | 42 | $27 | |
96368 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis concurrent with another infusion | 338 | 24 | $19 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 17,404. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,835
Transactions
190
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 41 | $1,270.45 | |
| ViiV Healthcare Company | 48 | $1,023.27 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 23 | $626.66 | |
| Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 16 | $337.73 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 11 | $244.10 | |
| La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company | 4 | $214.54 | |
| Melinta Therapeutics, LLC | 8 | $212.89 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 11 | $210.31 | |
| Insmed, Inc. | 11 | $200.75 | |
| EMD Serono, Inc. | 5 | $119.08 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 3 | $82.50 | |
| Shionogi Inc | 4 | $62.67 | |
| AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 2 | $55.91 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $47.25 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 1 | $32.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
533
Patients
97
Total drug cost
$1,132,412
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 101 | 11 | $410,623 |
| Dovato (Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine) | Brand | 68 | 0 | $203,520 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 57 | 29 | $458 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 43 | 15 | $1,312 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 32 | 0 | $1,231 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | Generic | 31 | 0 | $5,765 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) | Brand | 29 | 17 | $1,078 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 27 | 14 | $1,066 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 25 | 11 | $1,160 |
| Ethambutol Hcl | Generic | 23 | 0 | $1,233 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Leonardo Palau's medical specialty?
Dr. Leonardo Palau practices Infectious Disease Physician in The Woodlands, TX.
Where does Dr. Leonardo Palau practice?
Dr. Leonardo Palau practices at 1111 Medical Plaza Dr, The Woodlands, TX 773803476. Office phone: 2814441303.
What is Dr. Leonardo Palau's NPI?
Dr. Leonardo Palau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982701496, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leonardo Palau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leonardo Palau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leonardo Palau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg (HCPCS J0878); Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg (HCPCS J0875); Injection, meropenem, 100 mg (HCPCS J2185). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.