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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1134122716 MD
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James Palumbo, MD

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Easton, Maryland.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 699 in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 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.

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Prescribing volume
74
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician avg: 229
MIPS score
72.3/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows

James Palumbo, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.3/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 74 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

72.3/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
74
Part D claims, 2024
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)
≥10th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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 James Palumbo, MD

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 1134122716), first enumerated 05/27/2005.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 74 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 72.3/100 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.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • 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 1134122716 · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-LOW · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1134122716
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2005
  • TAX-NARROW 699
  • MIPS-LOW 72.3/100
  • RX-TRACE 74
  • BOOK-THIN 20 in Maryland
  • PHOTO-FINISH Daniel Murray, MD · ±0.3

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

James Palumbo, MD'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.

72 ≥ 10th percentile 10% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where James Palumbo, MD sits

This provider among orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician peers

Across the 239 orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Palumbo, MD writes more Part D claims than 28% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 17% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32James Palumbo, MD, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Palumbo, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

James Palumbo, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 James Palumbo, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2005

NPI 1134122716

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician

Niche

699 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

74 68% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 229

MIPS final score

72.3/100 11.2 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers
Behavior Technician15.8%Clinical Social Worker5.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Student in an Organized Heal…4.4%Physical Therapist3.8%Pharmacist3.5%Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle S…0%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

James Palumbo, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.3/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%72.3%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) - 72.3/100 vs national avg 83.5
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

510 IDLEWILD AVE
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226

Provider Details

NPI 1134122716
Specialty Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

72.3311
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
73.9295
Quality
36.3408
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.

74
Total Claims
$686
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
96
Total Day Supply
2,078
Generic Drug Cost
$393
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
 19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview

How James Palumbo, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

699
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
229
Avg Claims per Provider

James Palumbo, MD's 74 claims are below the specialty average of 229.

Nationwide Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Palumbo, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (72.3 here).

Daniel Murray 72 NJ Thomas San Giovanni 72 FL Bryant Ho 72.7 IL Anand Vora 72.7 IL

Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Francis Glaser Fresno, CA Dawn Grosser Plano, TX David Hicks Springfield, MO Nicholas Gates Highland Heights, KY

Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Palumbo.

One of 20 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Nacime Salomao Barbachan Mansur
MD, PHD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Brodie
MD
Towson, MD
Dr. Justin Cashman
MD
Annapolis, MD
Dr. Amos Dai
MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Natalie Danna
MD
Baltimore, MD

Compare Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Palumbo, MD's specialty? ▼
James Palumbo, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in Easton, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Palumbo, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, James Palumbo, MD wrote 74 Medicare Part D claims totaling $686 in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
What is James Palumbo, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
James Palumbo, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.3/100 (Quality: 73.9, Cost: 36.3). 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 James Palumbo, MD located? ▼
James Palumbo, MD is located at 510 IDLEWILD AVE, Easton, MD, 21601. Phone: (410) 820-8226.
What is James Palumbo, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Palumbo, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134122716, issued on 05/27/2005.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 699 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 229 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Palumbo, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Palumbo, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Palumbo, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Palumbo, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 74 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Palumbo, MD's credentials? ▼
James Palumbo, MD's NPI is 1134122716 with credentials MD. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.