2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1073797528 M.D.
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MARIA PALMER, M.D.

Neurology Physician in METAIRIE, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
61
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: MARIA PALMER, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 61 claims across 17 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MARIA PALMER, M.D. filed 61 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across METAIRIE, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MARIA PALMER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MARIA PALMER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2007

NPI 1073797528

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

61 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Neurology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MARIA PALMER, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1073797528. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MARIA PALMER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3939 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 888-5315. NPI 1073797528 was issued on 12/19/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALMER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 61 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3939 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1073797528
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/19/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

61
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
122
Total Day Supply
3,506
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07

Neurology Physician Overview

How MARIA PALMER, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIA PALMER, M.D.'s 61 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIA PALMER, M.D.'s specialty?
MARIA PALMER, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARIA PALMER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIA PALMER, M.D. wrote 61 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is MARIA PALMER, M.D. located?
MARIA PALMER, M.D. is located at 3939 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 888-5315.
What is MARIA PALMER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARIA PALMER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073797528, issued on 12/19/2007.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MARIA PALMER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARIA PALMER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 61 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIA PALMER, M.D.'s credentials?
MARIA PALMER, M.D.'s NPI is 1073797528 with credentials M.D.. 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

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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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