Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michelle Palazzo, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Plastic Surgery Physician · Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician · Louisville, KY
- NPI 1922008747
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 700
Louisville, KY 402023868
(502) 561-4263
fax (502) 561-4288 - Mailing address
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Po Box 909
Louisville, KY 402010909
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 6, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Kentucky #39636 · District of Columbia #34965 · Indiana #01062440A
- Medicaid (2)
- IN #200860310 · KY #7100018070
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922008747. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,847
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$109,013
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 451 | 249 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 333 | 247 | $83 | |
20551 |
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | 225 | 109 | $40 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 192 | 108 | $44 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 189 | 189 | $103 | |
20526 |
Injection of carpal tunnel | 116 | 71 | $93 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 58 | 44 | $34 | |
73140 |
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 49 | 40 | $31 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 35 | 31 | $116 | |
20605 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | 34 | 17 | $40 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in Louisville Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$877
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rti Surgical, INC | 9 | $740.08 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 2 | $84.24 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $31.18 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $21.67 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
152
Patients
129
Total drug cost
$1,180
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 103 | 92 | $850 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 32 | 22 | $265 |
| Promethazine Hcl | Generic | 17 | 15 | $65 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michelle Palazzo's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Palazzo practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. Michelle Palazzo practice?
Dr. Michelle Palazzo practices at 225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 700, Louisville, KY 402023868. Office phone: 5025614263.
What is Dr. Michelle Palazzo's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Palazzo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922008747, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Palazzo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Palazzo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Palazzo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle (HCPCS 20551). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.