Rafael Palmerola, MD
NPI 1457336877 · Family Medicine Physician · Hialeah, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Palmerola, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hialeah, FL (NPI 1457336877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457336877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME67254 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 177 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 814 | 250 |
| Losartan Potassium | 508 | 134 |
| Famotidine | 463 | 143 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 454 | 129 |
| Metformin Hcl | 450 | 126 |
| Gabapentin | 448 | 127 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 422 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 across 2 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
- 2005-12-08
- Last updated
- 2026-02-25
- Certified
- 2026-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Palmerola's NPI number?
- Rafael Palmerola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457336877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Palmerola's specialty?
- Rafael Palmerola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Palmerola located?
- Rafael Palmerola's practice location on file with NPPES is 975 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012-3412.
- What is Rafael Palmerola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Palmerola is (305) 274-9588.
- Does Rafael Palmerola accept Medicare?
- Rafael Palmerola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Palmerola's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Palmerola's NPI (1457336877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.