Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marta San Luciano Palenzuela, M.D.

Neurology · San Francisco, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1635 DIVISADERO ST, San Francisco, CA 94115
4153532311
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1407806250 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela

Dr. Marta San Luciano Palenzuela is a neurology specialist in San Francisco, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela performed 298 Medicare services across 202 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela received a total of $5,390 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 298 Medicare services $5,390 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
298
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in CA for neurology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
202
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
131 $121 $773
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
46 $26 $160
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator
Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device.
31 $15 $349
Online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes
This service involves an online digital evaluation and management visit for an established patient. It covers a total time of 5 to 10 minutes over a period of up to 7 days.
27 $12 $80
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
26 $81 $577
Brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes
Electronic analysis of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator. This service includes programming the brain stimulator by a qualified health professional for the first 15 minutes.
22 $40 $277
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 15 $162 $1,085
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,390
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $770/year across 7 years
Top 31% in CA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
76
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,260 (79.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,104 (20.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26 (0.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$349
2023
$307
2022
$2,222
2021
$77
2020
$220
2019
$1,770
2018
$444

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$205
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$50
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Top 3 companies account for 88.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,834
Biogen, Inc.
$1,764
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$755
Medtronic, Inc.
$399
Abbott Laboratories
$112
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$107
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$77
AbbVie Inc.
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$50
Allergan Inc.
$41
AbbVie, Inc.
$39
Allergan, Inc.
$37
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$26
PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE
$19
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · AUSTEDO · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Clinical Trial Product · DUOPA · DYSPORT · Duopa · Dysport · GABLOFEN · GENERAL DBS · GENERAL - DBS · General - DBS · INBRIJA · INFINITY · INGREZZA · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · RYTARY · SCS IPGs · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · VERCISE · Vercise · XEOMIN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
29.3
County median income
$141,446
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela performed 131 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela received a total of $5,390 from 18 companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela's costs compare to other neurologists in San Francisco?
Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela's average Medicare payment per service is $78. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →