Active NPI 1932608411 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Armando Adrian Palos , PA-C, ATC

Physician Assistant • Abilene, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Armando Palos, PA-C, ATC is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Abilene, TX. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mississippi Medical College in 2017, Armando Palos delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2074 ANTILLEY RD.

Armando Palos maintains professional affiliations with The West Texas Rehabilitation Center, Asmo Overhead, Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2074 Antilley Rd

Abilene, TX 796065209

Telephone 3256983865

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Clifford L. Deprang, Md, Pa Facility NPI 1902842578

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mississippi Medical College

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Abilene, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs -0.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.7 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

80 Specialists

Practicing in Abilene, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palos (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Abilene Specialty Average (9.7 Years) 9.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	3,320	35	$0.40	$0.13
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	826	82	$1.00	$0.11
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	672	17	$37.50	$17.36
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	149	100	$65.00	$30.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	124	$225.00	$96.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	117	$160.00	$68.85
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	92	67	$223.04	$78.80
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	58	41	$55.00	$24.63
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	54	27	$2.50	$0.65
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	50	47	$840.00	$152.81
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	34	26	$20.00	$9.09
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	25	25	$65.00	$10.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	24	22	$180.83	$53.63
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	23	23	$80.00	$35.22
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	22	21	$340.00	$17.73
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	21	11	$275.00	$119.54
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	21	20	$100.00	$20.51
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	19	18	$360.00	$25.30
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	17	$580.00	$129.00
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	14	13	$500.00	$66.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$200.00	$85.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,058	109	$1.00	$0.12
J7331 Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	264	14	$64.39	$28.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	164	$160.00	$72.59
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	181	123	$65.00	$33.03
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	148	119	$234.93	$90.16
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	129	91	$20.00	$11.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	110	$225.00	$103.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	68	54	$55.00	$27.46
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	53	48	$840.00	$165.45
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	38	35	$80.00	$37.43
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	32	16	$2.50	$0.56
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	31	31	$100.00	$21.75
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	31	31	$340.00	$16.09
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	30	30	$360.00	$26.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$200.00	$91.14
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	26	26	$580.00	$135.61
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	23	23	$500.00	$71.16
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	16	16	$75.00	$32.51
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	16	$800.00	$166.42
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	14	14	$65.00	$11.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	320	35	$1.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	60	$160.00	$73.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	52	48	$840.00	$164.64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	50	36	$65.00	$33.81
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	42	39	$235.24	$89.98
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	41	31	$20.00	$10.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$225.00	$104.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	14	$55.00	$28.53
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	16	16	$360.00	$27.10
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$100.00	$22.26
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	16	16	$340.00	$16.09
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$580.00	$139.03
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$800.00	$166.50
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	12	12	$500.00	$68.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	48	47	$840.00	$168.89
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	20	20	$340.00	$16.10
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$100.00	$22.76
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$580.00	$141.02
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	15	15	$360.00	$31.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	43	38	$840.00	$181.64
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	17	16	$340.00	$25.98
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	15	$100.00	$23.36
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$800.00	$181.83
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	13	$580.00	$142.82
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	12	12	$360.00	$27.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	44	42	$840.00	$180.22
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	16	16	$340.00	$20.98
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$100.00	$23.44
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	11	$800.00	$180.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	45	44	$840.00	$188.01
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$800.00	$189.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-12-20

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The West Texas Rehabilitation Center

4601 Hartford St, Abilene, TX 796054603

Phone: 3257933411

Asmo Overhead, Llp

2074 Antilley Rd, Abilene, TX 796065209

Phone: 3256983865

Asmo Overhead, Llp

1059 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 796013853

Phone: 3256983865

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 20, 2023

Physician Assistant

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NPI Profile Active February 09, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2018

Registered at 2074 ANTILLEY RD, ABILENE, TX 796065209 (Tel: 3256983865)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2018

Registered at 2400 ARROWHEAD DR APT 272, ABILENE, TX 796062859 (Tel: 8172053916)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 09, 2018

Recorded as ARMANDO PALOS, PA-C, ATC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 09, 2018

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 09, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932608411

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 09, 2018

Last Update: December 20, 2023

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2400 Arrowhead Dr Apt 272

Abilene, TX 796062859

Phone: 8172053916

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