Physician Profile
William M. Palko, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Palko
William M. Palko, MD practices anatomic & clinical pathology in Wichita, KS. Medicare claims data shows William provided 710 services to 450 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure, and blood smear interpretation by physician with written report.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (316) 685-6112
- Email not available
Practice Locations
550 N HILLSIDE ST
Wichita, KS 67214
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology 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
Autoimmune & Joint
- Autoimmune Disease Markers
- Gout
Blood cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
Blood chemistry
- High calcium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
- High Platelet Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
- Endometrial hyperplasia
Cervical Health
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
Digestive pathology
- Barrett's esophagus
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
- Sepsis or blood infection
- Sexually transmitted infections
- UTI
Infectious disease
- HPV infection risk
- Lyme disease
Kidney & Urinary
- Bladder cancer
- High creatinine levels
Liver pathology
Prostate
- High PSA levels
Skin
- Precancerous sun spot
- Skin cancer
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Procedures & services
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
- Iron Level Blood Test
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
- Prostate cancer blood test
Cardiac testing
- Troponin blood test
Cervical & Women's Health
- Pap Smear Test
Fertility testing
- Sperm count test
Hormone testing
- Cortisol blood test
- Testosterone blood test
Immunology
- Immune System Blood Test
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
- Lyme disease test
Inflammation testing
- Inflammation Blood Tests
- Sed rate inflammation test
Pathology Consultations
- Biopsy Second Opinion
- Second Opinion For Cancer
Post-Mortem & Forensic
- Paternity DNA Test
- Private Autopsy Service
Routine blood testing
- Basic metabolic panel
- Complete Blood Count
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Autoimmune Blood Panel
- Celiac Disease Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Tissue biopsy
- Breast tissue biopsy test
- Cervical biopsy test
- Lymph node biopsy review
Toxicology
- Heavy metals blood test
Transfusion testing
- Blood Type Test
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
710 services · 450 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
226 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
104 |
| Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report | Lab test | 85060 |
92 |
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers | Lab test | 88189 |
57 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
53 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
53 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
37 |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
30 |
| Bone marrow, smear interpretation | Lab test | 85097 |
26 |
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers | Lab test | 88188 |
17 |
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 anatomic & clinical pathology specialists at this location 1
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.
Common questions
What does Dr. Palko specialize in?
Dr. Palko is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Wichita, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Palko located?
Dr. Palko is listed at 550 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Palko's phone number?
The number on file is (316) 685-6112. 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 1760467153. 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
How much experience does Dr. Palko have?
Dr. Palko has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Palko do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Palko the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. 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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.