Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Palma, D.O.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Adult Medicine Physician · Escondido, CA

  • NPI 1427121318
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2185 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 920294159
(442) 281-5000
Mailing address
16955 Via del Campo, Ste 215
San Diego, CA 921277720

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 7, 2017
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A8401

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427121318. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
24
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,597
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $153
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 11 11 $55

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in Escondido Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Palma's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Palma practices Anesthesiology Physician in Escondido, CA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Palma practice?
Dr. Joseph Palma practices at 2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 920294159. Office phone: 4422815000.
What is Dr. Joseph Palma's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427121318, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Palma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Palma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Palma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.