Dr William M Palko, MD - Medicare Pathology in Wichita, KS

Dr William M Palko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Wichita, Kansas. He went to Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Southcentral Pathology Laboratory, Pa and his current practice location is 550 N Hillside St, Wichita, Kansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (316) 685-6112.

Dr William M Palko is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 04-21802) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760467153.

Contact Information

Dr William M Palko, MD
550 N Hillside St,
Wichita, KS 67214-4910
(316) 685-6112
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William M Palko
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience42 Years
Location550 N Hillside St, Wichita, Kansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr William M Palko attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760467153
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456398494
  • Enrollment ID: I20050412000626

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William M Palko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760467153NPI-NPPES
100114900AMedicaidKS
220016562OtherKSRAILROAD MEDICARE
015538OtherKSBCBS OF KANSAS
220016562OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
100025450AMedicaidOK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 04-21802 (Kansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wesley Medical CenterWichita, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southcentral Pathology Laboratory, Pa579975912214

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr William M Palko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthcentral Pathology Laboratory, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326028564
PECOS PAC ID: 5799759122
Enrollment ID: O20040823000571

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr William M Palko is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William M Palko, MD
Po Box 47340,
Wichita, KS 67201-7340

Ph: (316) 685-6112
Dr William M Palko, MD
550 N Hillside St,
Wichita, KS 67214-4910

Ph: (316) 685-6112

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