Melissa Palma, MD, MPH
NPI 1891176822 · Family Medicine Physician · Woonsocket, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Palma, MD, MPH is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Woonsocket, RI (NPI 1891176822).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891176822
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD18837 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 documented practice locations
- 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 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 198 | 48 |
| Metformin Hcl | 115 | 26 |
| Famotidine | 106 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 86 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 82 | 18 |
| Omeprazole | 78 | 19 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1950 W Polk St Fl 6Chicago, IL 60612-3723Phone: (312) 864-6000
- 1900 W Polk St Rm 909Chicago, IL 60612Phone: (312) 864-4446Fax: (312) 864-9593
- 34 Haverhill StLawrence, MA 01841-2884Phone: (978) 686-0090Fax: (978) 687-2106
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-16
- Last updated
- 2022-12-09
- Certified
- 2022-12-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Palma's NPI number?
- Melissa Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891176822, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Palma's specialty?
- Melissa Palma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Palma located?
- Melissa Palma's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Clinton St, Woonsocket, RI 02895-3207.
- What is Melissa Palma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Palma is (401) 787-4100.
- Does Melissa Palma accept Medicare?
- Melissa Palma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Palma's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Palma's NPI (1891176822) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.