Quick answers
- Does Melvin P. Palalay accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin P. Palalay accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melvin P. Palalay see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 593 Original Medicare patients and 75,533 services for Melvin P. Palalay. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin P. Palalay's NPI number?
- 1508833971. 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 Melvin P. Palalay, 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 | 593 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 75,533 |
| Different services or procedures | 137 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)5,959 services
- Injection, aprepitant, 1 mg (J0185)4,680 services
- Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (J0885)1,393 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,288 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,158 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)54%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Diabetes39%
- Arthritis31%
Hospitals where Melvin P. Palalay works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melvin P. Palalay 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.
- Adventist Health CastleKailua, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120006
- Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & ChildrenHonolulu, HI · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 123300
- Kuakini Medical CenterHonolulu, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120007
- Pali Momi Medical CenterAiea, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120026
- The Queens Medical CenterHonolulu, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120001
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin P. Palalay is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 6230Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 524‑6115
- 98 -150 Kaonohi St, Suite B219Aiea, HI 96701 (808) 539‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin P. Palalay as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Oncology Partners of Hawaii LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Honolulu
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Honolulu, HI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Oncology Partners of Hawaii LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508833971 |
| 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