Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melanie Palm, M.D.
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Solana Beach, CA
- NPI 1821265877
- MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
437 S. Highway 101, Suite# 217
Solana Beach, CA 920752221
(858) 792-7546
fax (858) 792-7007
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 6, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A103899 · Illinois #036120250
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821265877. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,920
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$110,509
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 818 | 123 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 217 | 177 | $130 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 201 | 145 | $48 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 155 | 122 | $119 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 152 | 110 | $85 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 96 | 75 | $92 | |
17004 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | 73 | 61 | $180 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 49 | 30 | $54 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 43 | 14 | $1 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 36 | 31 | $58 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Solana Beach Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 210. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$8,321
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | 9 | $8,060.93 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $157.09 | |
| Merz North America, INC. | 3 | $103.09 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
156
Patients
103
Total drug cost
$5,356
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imiquimod | Generic | 47 | 40 | $2,631 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 42 | 21 | $1,141 |
| Mometasone Furoate | Generic | 28 | 21 | $684 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 28 | 21 | $839 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 11 | 0 | $60 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melanie Palm's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Palm practices Dermatology Physician in Solana Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Palm practice?
Dr. Melanie Palm practices at 437 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 920752221. Office phone: 8587927546.
What is Dr. Melanie Palm's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Palm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821265877, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Palm accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Melanie Palm does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Palm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.