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- 222 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 2175, El Segundo, CA 90245
About Kathy Palatnik
Kathy Palatnik practices surgery in El Segundo, CA. Kathy is a 2010 graduate of University of California, Geffen School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Kathy provided 12,966 services to 3,171 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less, and removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467767939.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (877) 878-3289
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
222 N PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 2175
El Segundo, CA 90245
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
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Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
12,966 services · 3,171 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
1,422 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
1,066 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
672 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
668 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
665 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
519 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of bone, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11047 |
458 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of bone, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11047 |
322 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
268 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
247 | More than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 8
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.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2010 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 6
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kathy Palatnik?
Kathy Palatnik is a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Kathy Palatnik's address?
Kathy Palatnik is listed at 222 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 2175, El Segundo, CA 90245. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kathy Palatnik?
The number on file is (877) 878-3289. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kathy Palatnik?
Kathy Palatnik's National Provider Identifier is 1467767939. 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 Kathy Palatnik train?
Kathy Palatnik attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kathy Palatnik have?
Kathy Palatnik has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kathy Palatnik perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kathy Palatnik performs procedures including removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kathy Palatnik. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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