Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD
NPI 1982602561 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1982602561).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982602561
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM LTD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- POD000591 (GA)
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
21 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
1,238 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 | 343 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 222 | $28 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 157 | $45 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 113 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 92 | $52 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 81 | $47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 334 | 243 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 205 | 109 |
| Ciclopirox | 128 | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 84 | 40 |
| Ketoconazole | 39 | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 38 | 22 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 31 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$300 across 5 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
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2026-02-26
- Certified
- 2026-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Dipalma's NPI number?
- Frank Dipalma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982602561, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Dipalma's specialty?
- Frank Dipalma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Frank Dipalma located?
- Frank Dipalma's practice location on file with NPPES is 2003 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606-6015.
- What is Frank Dipalma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Dipalma is (706) 354-1540.
- Does Frank Dipalma accept Medicare?
- Frank Dipalma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Dipalma's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Dipalma's NPI (1982602561) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.