Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christine Palma, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Lake Charles, LA

  • NPI 1932696754
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
501 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr., Credentialing
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 312-8120
fax (337) 312-8121

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 20, 2021
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #326818
Medicaid
LA #2561901

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932696754. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
785
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$48,488
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 194 114 $84
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 122 80 $26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 86 86 $105
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 76 67 $41
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 53 11 $0
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 51 11 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 47 31 $120
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 46 46 $77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 43 43 $157
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 22 20 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$84
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 2 $84.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$84

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
253
Patients
137
Total drug cost
$3,501
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 42 26 $524
Ammonium Lactate Generic 35 19 $762
Ciclopirox Generic 35 17 $955
Cephalexin Generic 28 24 $124
Lidocaine-Prilocaine (Lidocaine/Prilocaine) Brand 24 13 $330
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 20 11 $340
Meloxicam Generic 19 14 $38
Methylprednisolone Generic 14 13 $101
Allopurinol Generic 12 0 $73
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 12 0 $70

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christine Palma's medical specialty?
Dr. Christine Palma practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Christine Palma practice?
Dr. Christine Palma practices at 501 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Office phone: 3373128120.
What is Dr. Christine Palma's NPI?
Dr. Christine Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932696754, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christine Palma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christine Palma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christine Palma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.