Joel Palko, M.D.
NPI 1467871012 · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Morgantown, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Palko, M.D. is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Morgantown, WV (NPI 1467871012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467871012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 29038 (WV)
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
12 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
1,459 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 Optic Nerve92133 | 387 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 341 | $95 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 320 | $25 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 118 | $65 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 73 | $19 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 47 | $29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 537 | 182 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 368 | 119 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 329 | 102 |
| Timolol Maleate | 175 | 73 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 158 | 107 |
| Ofloxacin | 121 | 90 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 105 | 37 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$62 across 1 record (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
- 2014-04-10
- Last updated
- 2022-04-12
- Certified
- 2022-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Palko's NPI number?
- Joel Palko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467871012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Palko's specialty?
- Joel Palko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Palko located?
- Joel Palko's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506-1200.
- What is Joel Palko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Palko is (304) 598-6944.
- Does Joel Palko accept Medicare?
- Joel Palko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Palko's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Palko's NPI (1467871012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.