Joseph Boyd Palascak, MD
Gastroenterology · Santa Cruz, CA
Joseph Boyd Palascak, MD is a gastroenterology in Santa Cruz, CA with about 27 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyGastroenterology
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (1999)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size3,762 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~601 patients across 1,408 services, avg age 73
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 315 | $48 | See prices → |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 297 | $249 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 186 | $138 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 112 | $62 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 19 | $182 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 17 | $169 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.