Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Howard W. Palay work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard W. Palay at 2 hospitals: Harris Regional Hospital and Haywood Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Howard W. Palay see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Clyde, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard W. Palay's specialty?
- Medicare lists Neuropsychiatry as the primary specialty.
- Does Howard W. Palay accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard W. Palay 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 Howard W. Palay?
- (828) 452-0331, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard W. Palay's NPI number?
- 1942294301. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard W. Palay works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard W. Palay at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340016
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340184
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard W. Palay is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 600 Hospital Dr, Suite 9Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 452‑0331
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard W. Palay as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- DLP Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC178 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neuropsychiatryprimary
Other neuropsychiatrists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942294301 |
| 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