NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1184637233 DO
Verify on CMS → Christopher Palma, DO
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Plattsburgh, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,298 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 337 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.9/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Christopher Palma, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.9/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,382 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 93.9/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher Palma, DO
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1184637233), first enumerated 08/13/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,382 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- State context
State board disciplinary context
New York statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Christopher Palma, DO's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: NYSBPMC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1184637233 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1184637233
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 25K Cardiovascular Disease
- MIPS-ELITE 93.9/100
- RX-MID 1,382
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,333 in New York
- PHOTO-FINISH Robert Herman, M.D. · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Palma · this pro…
Palma · this provider
93.9 MIPS pts
- Paris Bransford,…
Paris Bransford, MD
93.9 MIPS pts
- John Layden, M.D…
John Layden, M.D.
93.9 MIPS pts
- Robert Herman, M…
Robert Herman, M.D.
93.9 MIPS pts
- Robert Kersh, MD…
Robert Kersh, MD
93.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Christopher Palma, DO's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
94 ≥ 69th percentile 69% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Palma, DO sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 7,999 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Palma, DO writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 72% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Palma, DO. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Palma, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Christopher Palma, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,382 56% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.9/100 10.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Palma, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.9/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1184637233 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.922
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
80.2823
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Palma, DO bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center
Plattsburgh, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christopher Palma, DO. To verify Christopher Palma, DO's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christopher Palma, DO - brand share 23.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 1,382 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
1,382
Total Claims
$455K
Total Drug Cost
337
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,751.933
- Total Day Supply
- 111,995
- Brand vs Generic
- 23% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $433K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 141, 75-84: 130, 85+: 46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Palma, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Eliquis
Eliquis
124 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
123 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
92 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
82 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
82 claims
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
71 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
68 claims
- Entresto
Entresto
56 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 124 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 123 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 82 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 82 |
| Ezetimibe | 71 |
| Losartan Potassium | 68 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 56 |
| Furosemide | 56 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 55 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Christopher Palma, DO fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
25,298
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,149
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Palma, DO's 1,382 claims are below the specialty average of 3,149.
Nationwide Cardiovascular Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Palma, both outside New York so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (93.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Palma.
One of 2,333 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers enrolled in New York, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Michael Aaron
MD
West Islip, NY
Dr. Vivian Abascal
MD
Richmond Hill, NY
Dr. Syed Faiz Abbas
MD
Rochester, NY
Dr. Joseph Abboud
MD
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aal Ahmed
M.D.
Buffalo, NY
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Palma, DO's specialty? ▼
Christopher Palma, DO specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Plattsburgh, New York. Credentials: DO.
How much does Christopher Palma, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher Palma, DO wrote 1,382 Medicare Part D claims totaling $455K in drug costs for 337 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Palma, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Palma, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.9/100 (Quality: 80.3). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Palma, DO located? ▼
Christopher Palma, DO is located at 52 TOM MILLER RD, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901. Phone: (518) 563-2404.
What is Christopher Palma, DO's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Palma, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184637233, issued on 08/13/2006.
Does Christopher Palma, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Palma, DO's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $433K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,298 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,149 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Palma, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Palma, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Palma, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Palma, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,382 Part D claims and 337 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Palma, DO's credentials? ▼
Christopher Palma, DO's NPI is 1184637233 with credentials DO. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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