Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Palmer, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Mountain View, CA

  • NPI 1053306381
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2485 Hospital Dr, Orchard Pavilion Ste 200
Mountain View, CA 940404101
(650) 988-7480
fax (650) 988-7482

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 14, 2017
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G26383
Medicaid
CA #00G782191

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053306381. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
34,418
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,789,177
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 24,900 120 $35
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 2,492 295 $855
92134 Imaging of retina 2,429 875 $49
67028 Injection of drug into eye 1,581 378 $144
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 602 383 $105
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 558 327 $151
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 509 497 $155
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 475 25 $194
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 244 209 $110
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye 215 183 $175

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Mountain View Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 643. This provider delivers 54× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$394
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
RxSight INC 1 $114.02
Genentech USA, INC. 3 $99.80
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $70.76
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $33.18
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $28.78
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $24.28
Alimera Sciences, INC. 1 $22.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$394

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
450
Patients
124
Total drug cost
$36,019
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 118 36 $1,444
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 62 45 $937
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 59 27 $1,953
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 43 16 $2,818
Latanoprost Generic 31 0 $644
Timolol Maleate Generic 26 0 $476
Bromfenac Sodium Generic 22 0 $4,382
Atropine Sulfate Generic 19 0 $665
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 19 0 $587
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 14 0 $2,609

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. James Palmer practices Ophthalmology Physician in Mountain View, CA.
Where does Dr. James Palmer practice?
Dr. James Palmer practices at 2485 Hospital Dr, Mountain View, CA 940404101. Office phone: 6509887480.
What is Dr. James Palmer's NPI?
Dr. James Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053306381, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.