Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Maria D. Palafox work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Maria D. Palafox at 4 hospitals: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville, Cuero Regional Hospital, Dimmit Regional Hospital and Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Maria D. Palafox see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Beeville, TX, Kenedy, TX and Hereford, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Maria D. Palafox's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Maria D. Palafox accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria D. Palafox accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Maria D. Palafox?
- (361) 354-2000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Maria D. Palafox's NPI number?
- 1699740951. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Maria D. Palafox works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maria D. Palafox at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital BeevilleBeeville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450082
- Cuero Regional HospitalCuero, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450597
- Dimmit Regional HospitalCarrizo Springs, TX · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 451390
- Otto Kaiser Memorial HospitalKenedy, TX · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 451364
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria D. Palafox is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1500 E Houston StBeeville, TX 78102 (361) 354‑2000
- 1602 E Houston St C, CHRISTUS Spohn Med Clinic BeevilleBeeville, TX 78102 (361) 354‑2900
- 3349 S Hwy 181Kenedy, TX 78119 (830) 583‑3401
- 540 W 15th StHereford, TX 79045 (806) 364‑2141
- 620 S Fleishel Ave, CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicTyler, TX 75701 (903) 606‑4900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria D. Palafox as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas1,540 clinicians in the group
- Concord Medical Group of Texas PLLC321 clinicians in the group
- Texas Emergency Group LLC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699740951 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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