Quick answers
- Does George Palomino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George Palomino 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 George Palomino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 632 Original Medicare patients and 2,186 services for George Palomino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George Palomino's NPI number?
- 1548211477. 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 George Palomino, 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 | 632 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,186 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)563 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)320 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)255 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)232 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)179 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%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Diabetes49%
Hospitals where George Palomino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George Palomino 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.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
Practice locations
Addresses where George Palomino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12412 Judson RdLive Oak, TX 78233 (210) 650‑4949
- 4411 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George Palomino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio, PLLC126 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →
Other cardiologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548211477 |
| 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