Claudio Palma, M.D.
NPI 1154348464 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Claudio Palma, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1154348464).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154348464
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 112047 (GA)
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
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
306 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 | 260 | $153 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $197 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$197 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 138 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 89 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 88 | 17 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 84 | 16 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 75 | — |
| Pregabalin | 49 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 5 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)
- 1580 Valencia StSuite 703San Francisco, CA 94110-4423Phone: (415) 642-0707Fax: (415) 550-1566
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-16
- Last updated
- 2026-06-03
- Certified
- 2026-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Claudio Palma's NPI number?
- Claudio Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154348464, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Claudio Palma's specialty?
- Claudio Palma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Claudio Palma located?
- Claudio Palma's practice location on file with NPPES is 1846 Warm Springs Rd Ste 101, Columbus, GA 31904-8029.
- What is Claudio Palma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Claudio Palma is (770) 962-3642.
- Does Claudio Palma accept Medicare?
- Claudio Palma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Claudio Palma's NPI active?
- Yes — Claudio Palma's NPI (1154348464) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.