Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Claro Palma, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Ellijay, GA
- NPI 1679527063
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 98.5 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
822 Industrial Blvd Ste 100
Ellijay, GA 305403804
(706) 515-7030 - Mailing address
-
2727 Paces Ferry RD Se Ste 1-1100
Atlanta, GA 303396151
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #82720
- Medicaid
- IA #0133629
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679527063. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,193
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$95,852
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 494 | 259 | $120 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 430 | 279 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 136 | 112 | $86 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 133 | 133 | $158 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Ellijay Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 298. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$258
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 4 | $70.81 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $63.25 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 2 | $44.09 | |
| Sobi, INC | 2 | $38.50 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $23.15 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $17.96 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,525
Patients
461
Total drug cost
$502,134
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 331 | 103 | $3,784 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 277 | 67 | $7,863 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 153 | 40 | $8,476 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 152 | 54 | $10,088 |
| Pilocarpine Hcl | Generic | 102 | 38 | $10,516 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 84 | 29 | $480 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 74 | 32 | $929 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 71 | 27 | $1,339 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 56 | 23 | $1,004 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 51 | 15 | $533 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Claro Palma's medical specialty?
Dr. Claro Palma practices Rheumatology Physician in Ellijay, GA.
Where does Dr. Claro Palma practice?
Dr. Claro Palma practices at 822 Industrial Blvd Ste 100, Ellijay, GA 305403804. Office phone: 7065157030.
What is Dr. Claro Palma's NPI?
Dr. Claro Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679527063, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Claro Palma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Claro Palma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Claro Palma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.