Quick answers
- Does Eduardo P. Palanca accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Eduardo P. Palanca may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Eduardo P. Palanca see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,093 Original Medicare patients and 8,832 services for Eduardo P. Palanca. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Eduardo P. Palanca's NPI number?
- 1386704856. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Eduardo P. Palanca, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,093 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,832 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)4,243 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,198 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)533 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)527 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)458 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis66%
- Depression56%
- Anxiety56%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Eduardo P. Palanca works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Eduardo P. Palanca at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mease Countryside HospitalSafety Harbor, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100265
- Mease Dunedin HospitalDunedin, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100043
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100127
Practice locations
Addresses where Eduardo P. Palanca is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1173 Turner StClearwater, FL 33756
- 1840 Mease Dr, Suite 315Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 781‑7711
- 2901 Rigsby LnSafety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 724‑8777
- 801 W Bay Dr, Suite 321Largo, FL 33770 (727) 316‑5033
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Eduardo P. Palanca as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Hospitalists of Pinella24 clinicians in the group
- Sunstate Physicians LLC14 clinicians in the group
- Eduardo Palanca MD PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
- General Practicealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Hospitalists of Pinella
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386704856 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians