Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Palma, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Wilmington, DE

  • NPI 1215977764
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1941 Limestone RD Ste 101
Wilmington, DE 198085413
(302) 655-9494
fax (302) 691-1478

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 15, 2025
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Delaware #C1-0007009

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215977764. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
943
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$120,542
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 291 183 $89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 152 119 $126
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 149 134 $34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 50 49 $170
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 45 45 $108
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 40 40 $166
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 38 36 $41
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade 31 20 $24
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 27 26 $122
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 27 26 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$83
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1 $70.00
Stryker Corporation 1 $13.38

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$83

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
115
Patients
87
Total drug cost
$35,502
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 33 31 $115
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 33 29 $222
Naproxen Generic 21 14 $199
Ibuprofen Generic 15 13 $113
Pennsaid (Diclofenac Sodium) Brand 13 0 $34,853

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Douglas Palma's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Palma practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Wilmington, DE.
Where does Dr. Douglas Palma practice?
Dr. Douglas Palma practices at 1941 Limestone RD Ste 101, Wilmington, DE 198085413. Office phone: 3026559494.
What is Dr. Douglas Palma's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215977764, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Palma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Palma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Palma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.