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DR. KRISTEN MICHELE PALOMBA MD
NPI 1255866463
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Ypsilanti, MI

Active since April 25, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119, YPSILANTI, MI 48197(734) 712-7255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2024, Jul 25, 2024, Jul 29, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Kristen Michele Palomba Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KRISTEN MICHELE PALOMBA MD (NPI 1255866463) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Ypsilanti, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301502101) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, Troy, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255866463
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTEN MICHELE PALOMBACredential: MD
Location AddressIHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1117
Mailing Address24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Suite J2000Ann Arbor, MI 48105 · (734) 747-6766
Phone(734) 712-7255
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSCentral Michigan College Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1255866463 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301502101
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 4301502101 (MI)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 227343 (NC)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 136555 26 Mile Rd Ste 1100Lenox, MI 48048-3186 · Phone (947) 523-4040 · Fax (947) 523-4011
Location 244201 Dequindre Rd Ste EcTroy, MI 48085-1117 · Phone (248) 964-5111 · Fax (248) 964-5068
Location 3170 Manning Dr, CB 7594Chapel Hill, NC 27514-4221 · Phone (919) 966-6440 · Fax (919) 966-3049
Location 444201 Dequindre RdTroy, MI 48085-1117 · Phone (248) 964-5000 · Fax (248) 964-3897

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kristen Michele Palomba Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7315215514
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200817001055
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
69 services69 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
44 services43 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
14 services14 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Beaumont Hospital, Troy

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230269
Location44201 Dequindre RoadTroy, MI 48085 · Oakland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.68
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.39

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JORDAN MARIE RICHTER CNP
Nurse Practitioner
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-8676
DR. JESSICA LEVELY CORCORAN MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
DR. ALYSSA MARIE KAVA PA-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-8676
JOSEPH DONOVAN DIXON MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
DR. PAVEN UPPAL DO
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
HIBA SAMAHA MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
SALAS ULHAS SABNIS MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 219
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
MEGAN ELIZABETH PATIN CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-8676

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kristen Palomba's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Palomba is 1255866463. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2017.

Where is Kristen Palomba located?

Kristen Palomba practices at Iha Palliative Care 5301 E Huron River Drive Suite 2119, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The listed phone number is (734) 712-7255.

What is Kristen Palomba's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Kristen Palomba enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Palomba is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kristen Palomba accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Kristen Palomba as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kristen Palomba affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristen Palomba is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, Troy.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Palomba was last updated on October 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.