Atilio Palma, MD
NPI 1598183279 · Neurological Surgery Physician · High Point, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Atilio Palma, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in High Point, NC (NPI 1598183279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598183279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME149791 (FL)
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
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
972 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 | 509 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 174 | $224 |
| Insertion of Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Array Through Skin63650 | 50 | $319 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 48 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 47 | $182 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 117 | 78 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 103 | 84 |
| Gabapentin | 72 | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 44 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 43 | 38 |
| Methocarbamol | 33 | 25 |
| Celecoxib | 32 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,558 across 44 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
- 2014-03-31
- Last updated
- 2025-03-26
- Certified
- 2025-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Atilio Palma's NPI number?
- Atilio Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598183279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Atilio Palma's specialty?
- Atilio Palma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Atilio Palma located?
- Atilio Palma's practice location on file with NPPES is 1814 Westchester Dr Ste 401, High Point, NC 27262-7369.
- What is Atilio Palma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Atilio Palma is (336) 802-2080.
- Does Atilio Palma accept Medicare?
- Atilio Palma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Atilio Palma's NPI active?
- Yes — Atilio Palma's NPI (1598183279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.