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Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD

Accepting New Patients

(71 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, and more.

8520 Broadway Street Suite 200
Pearland, TX 77584

(281) 485-4050

Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX specializing in family medicine. Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Office Locations

8520 Broadway Street Suite 200
Pearland, TX 77584

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Some issues Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	16
doctor visit	364
gynecologic procedures	16
preventive care	25
vaccines	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	380
preventive care	25
vaccines	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	25
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	19
doctor visit	419
gynecologic procedures	19
lab tests	19
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	29
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	24
doctor visit	422
gynecologic procedures	24
preventive care	114
vaccines	114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	58
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	28
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	409
lab tests	25
preventive care	115
vaccines	103

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	33
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	11
doctor visit	344
gynecologic procedures	11
preventive care	82
vaccines	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	36
Hispanic	41
Asian	30
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	18
doctor visit	298
gynecologic procedures	18
preventive care	91
vaccines	91

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	21
Hispanic	37
Asian	25
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	16
doctor visit	366
gynecologic procedures	16
preventive care	40
vaccines	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	29
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	290
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	274
preventive care	26
vaccines	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	17
doctor visit	319
lab tests	17
preventive care	63
vaccines	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Pearland, TX were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and breast exam.

breast exam	17
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	353
gynecologic procedures	17
lab tests	20
preventive care	57
vaccines	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	85
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	36
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	7
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

She completed residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch Family Medicine Residency Program | Conroe, Texas. She has a state license in Texas.

Residency: The University of Texas Medical Branch Family Medicine Residency Program | Conroe, Texas

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 71 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pearland, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Love Dr Palasi She is very thorough and helpful. She tries to wait before giving meds to see if you can fix with exercise and weight loss in my case. Very patient with me. Also observent on other things not mentioned.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Palasi was very thorough, understanding, and knowledgeable in my concerns. I feel very confident in her abilities to help me. I would highly recommend her to friends and family members.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-15

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Dr Palasi is very detailed. She asked for reports from my other doctors so that she can be informed in all my care. She spent time with me and asked questions. I appreciated this!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-08

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Claudia is very good In handling her patient Dr. Palasi very thorough in her assessment and addressed your conditions.Very Satisfied!Thank you Methodist!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-11

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Dr. Palasi is very thorough and upfront regarding information on patient care. She has very good suggestions on how to improve my overall health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-31

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Dr.Palasi has been like an angel to our daughter for at least 30 years. We don't know what we will do when Dr. Palasi retires.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-19

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Such a caring doctor. Worth the wait from 2025

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-28

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Excellent doctor M palasi

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-25

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Very good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-18

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Excellent

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Maria Melita Palasi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$4,381 FARXIGA $2,814	BYDUREON $656	SYMBICORT $321	CRESTOR $218	BYDUREON WEEKLY $119	Other $254
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,595 Ozempic $282	Tresiba $258	Saxenda $253	RYBELSUS $215	Victoza $129	Other $458
Lilly USA, LLC	$929 MOUNJARO $276	TRULICITY $262	JARDIANCE $117	BASAGLAR $51	CIALIS $27	Other $196
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$833 TANZEUM $449	SHINGRIX $66	BREO $60	FLOVENT $58	STAXYN $58	Other $143
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$794 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $177	GLYXAMBI $145	STIOLTO $145	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $93	JARDIANCE $92	Other $143
Other	$5,362 TOUJEO $376	Repatha $355	Vascepa $311	XARELTO $269	Androgel $179	Other $3,872

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,813
Education	$80

Biography

Dr. Maria Palasi's area of specialization is family medicine. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Palasi include diabetes, sleep disorders, and thyroid problems. She is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. She appears to be in-network for Trustmark, Aetna EPO, Blue California, and more. Dr. Palasi welcomes new patients at her office inPearland, TX as reported by Doctor.com. She speaks Filipino.