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
- Primary practice
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501 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr., Credentialing
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 312-8120
fax (337) 312-8121
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$84
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $84.44 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.