James Palmer, MD
NPI 1053306381 · Ophthalmology Physician · Mountain View, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Palmer, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Mountain View, CA (NPI 1053306381).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053306381
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G26383 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,398 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,400 | $51 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,513 | $152 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 659 | $158 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 533 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 435 | $111 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 266 | $115 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 143 | 36 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 86 | 51 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 77 | — |
| Latanoprost | 46 | 11 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 42 | 20 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 39 | 16 |
| Timolol Maleate | 20 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$394 across 10 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2017-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Palmer's NPI number?
- James Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053306381, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Palmer's specialty?
- James Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Palmer located?
- James Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2485 Hospital Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040-4101.
- What is James Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Palmer is (650) 988-7480.
- Does James Palmer accept Medicare?
- James Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — James Palmer's NPI (1053306381) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.