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VALERIE G PALMS MD
NPI 1669585436
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Cambridge, MA

Active since August 16, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Nov 26, 2027
26 LINNAEAN ST, NO. 1, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138(617) 491-6171 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Valerie G Palms Md NPPES

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

VALERIE G PALMS MD (NPI 1669585436) is an individual psychiatry provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (059293) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through November 26, 2027.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669585436
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE G PALMSCredential: MD
Location Address26 LINNAEAN ST, NO. 1Cambridge, MA 02138-1611
Mailing Address26 Linnaean St, No.1Cambridge, MA 02138-1611 · (617) 491-6171
Phone(617) 491-6171
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2008
✔ NPI 1669585436 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 059293
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
26 LINNAEAN ST, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINJ08229MA
Medicaid3044653MA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Valerie G Palms Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from November 26, 2021 through November 26, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateNovember 26, 2021
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughNovember 26, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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 Valerie Palms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Palms is 1669585436. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2006.

Where is Valerie Palms located?

Valerie Palms practices at 26 Linnaean St No. 1, Cambridge, MA 02138. The listed phone number is (617) 491-6171.

What is Valerie Palms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Valerie Palms enrolled in Medicare?

No. Valerie Palms has opted out of Medicare through November 26, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Palms was last updated on August 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years 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.