Christine Palma, DPM
NPI 1932696754 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Palma, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1932696754).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932696754
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 326818 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
837 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 | 270 | $82 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 231 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 88 | $102 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 63 | $29 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 47 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 62 | 35 |
| Ciclopirox | 30 | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 27 | 22 |
| Meloxicam | 26 | 19 |
| Clotrimazole | 19 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 17 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$84 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
- 2018-04-17
- Last updated
- 2021-10-20
- Certified
- 2021-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Palma's NPI number?
- Christine Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932696754, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Palma's specialty?
- Christine Palma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Christine Palma located?
- Christine Palma's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601.
- What is Christine Palma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Palma is (337) 312-8120.
- Does Christine Palma accept Medicare?
- Christine Palma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Palma's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Palma's NPI (1932696754) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.