Dr. Maria A Palafox
General Surgery in Refugio, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Maria A Palafox, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Refugio, Texas. She attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Medical Center, Jackson Healthcare Center, Refugio County Memorial Hospital, Weimar Medical Center. Dr. Maria A Palafox also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Refugio County Memorial Hospital District. Dr. Maria A Palafox may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (361) 526-2321 to request Dr. Maria A Palafox the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Maria A Palafox |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
8527089622 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 27 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Maria A Palafox attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1699740951
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Maria A Palafox
Medical Licenses
Dr. Maria A Palafox has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| M2516 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Antonio, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Edna, Texas | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Weimar Medical Center | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Refugio County Memorial Hospital District
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital District | 16 |
Practice Locations
107 Swift St
Refugio, TX 78377-2425
Phone: (361) 526-2321
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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