Michelle Palazzo, M.D.
NPI 1922008747 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Palazzo, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1922008747).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922008747
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34965 (DC)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
1,445 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 306 | $83 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 215 | $44 |
| Injection Into Tendon at Attachment to Bone Or Muscle20551 | 211 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 170 | $102 |
| Injection of Carpal Tunnel20526 | 119 | $95 |
| X-Ray of Finger, Minimum of 2 Views73140 | 61 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 128 | 116 |
| Cephalexin | 44 | 31 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 23 | 21 |
| Diazepam | 15 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$877 across 13 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
- 2005-07-22
- Last updated
- 2023-12-06
- Certified
- 2023-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Palazzo's NPI number?
- Michelle Palazzo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922008747, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Palazzo's specialty?
- Michelle Palazzo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michelle Palazzo located?
- Michelle Palazzo's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 700, Louisville, KY 40202-3868.
- What is Michelle Palazzo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Palazzo is (502) 561-4263.
- Does Michelle Palazzo accept Medicare?
- Michelle Palazzo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Palazzo's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Palazzo's NPI (1922008747) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.