Physician Profile
David B. Palko, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Palko
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, David B. Palko, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. David graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1987. Medicare claims data shows David provided 1,488 services to 1,392 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ct scan head or brain without contrast, and nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (412) 835-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 BOWER HILL RD
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,488 services · 1,392 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
428 |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
144 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
99 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
80 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
65 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
63 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
55 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
51 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
50 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
48 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Pittsburgh 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Palko?
Dr. Palko is a radiologist in Pittsburgh, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Palko's address?
Dr. Palko is listed at 1000 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Palko?
The number on file is (412) 835-6600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Palko?
Dr. Palko's National Provider Identifier is 1609860899. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Palko train?
Dr. Palko attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Palko have?
Dr. Palko has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Palko perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Palko performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Palko's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Palko. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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