Matti Palo, MD
NPI 1013949619 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matti Palo, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1013949619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013949619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.025221 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,474 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 331 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 203 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 160 | $28 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 157 | $70 |
| X-Ray of Both Knees While Standing73565 | 128 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 114 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 90 | 83 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 81 | 71 |
| Meloxicam | 75 | 46 |
| Celecoxib | 64 | 38 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | 21 |
| Etodolac | 15 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,002 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 420 Avenue FBogalusa, LA 70427-3634Phone: (985) 730-6970Fax: (985) 730-6363
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2019-11-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matti Palo's NPI number?
- Matti Palo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013949619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matti Palo's specialty?
- Matti Palo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matti Palo located?
- Matti Palo's practice location on file with NPPES is 70411 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433-8103.
- What is Matti Palo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matti Palo is (985) 400-5566.
- Does Matti Palo accept Medicare?
- Matti Palo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matti Palo's NPI active?
- Yes — Matti Palo's NPI (1013949619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.