Joseph Boyd Palascak, MD
NPI 1407833254ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology· Santa Cruz, CA
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (MD) in Santa Cruz, California, trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (class of 1999). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $764,765 for 744 claims, against $128,612 paid for services in 2024.
Overview
| NPI | 1407833254 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jan 25, 2012 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Primary | 207RG0100X | A102187 | CA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Gastroenterology (CA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 601 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 1,408 across 35 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $128,612 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 744 · 1,148 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 446 |
| Total drug cost | $764,765 |
| Generic share | 74% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Medicare specialty | Gastroenterology |
Medical group
- Sutter Bay Medical FoundationFremont, CA · 3,829 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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