DR. ALEXANDER PALMA M.D.
NPI 1760635445
Emergency Medicine in Miami, FL

Active since October 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8900 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI, FL 33176(786) 596-1705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 2, 2020, Apr 11, 2019, Mar 3, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Alexander Palma M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER PALMA M.D. (NPI 1760635445) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME116475) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Franciscan Health Michigan City, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760635445
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER PALMACredential: M.D.
Location Address8900 N KENDALL DRMiami, FL 33176-2118
Mailing Address4800 Friendship AvePittsburgh, PA 15224-1722 · (412) 578-5307
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2022
NPI 1760635445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in FL · ME116475 Licensed in TN · 61096 Licensed in PA · MT188904 Licensed in SC · 87395
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MT188904 (PA)
8900 N KENDALL DR, Miami, FL 33176

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander Palma M.d. 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 ID5991989360
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110408000258, I20200316002347
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.
145 services144 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.
47 services42 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.
17 services16 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.
15 services15 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Franciscan Health Michigan City

Acute Care Hospitals · Michigan City, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150015
Location3500 Franciscan WayMichigan City, IN 46360 · La Porte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Crawfordsville

Acute Care Hospitals · Crawfordsville, IN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150022
Location1710 Lafayette RdCrawfordsville, IN 47933 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Singing River Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250123
Location15200 Community RoadGulfport, MS 39503 · Harrison County
Emergency services

Excela Health - Frick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390217
Location508 South Church StreetMount Pleasant, PA 15666 · Westmoreland County
Emergency services

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420085
Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33176 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$96.13 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $24.03 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$107.17 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $26.79 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Physician Assistant
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Hospitalist
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8900 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
MIAMI, FL 33176

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 Alexander Palma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Palma is 1760635445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2008.

Where is Alexander Palma located?

Alexander Palma practices at 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. The listed phone number is (786) 596-1705.

What is Alexander Palma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Alexander Palma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Palma 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 Alexander Palma accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Alexander Palma 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 Alexander Palma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Palma is affiliated with Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, Singing River Gulfport, Excela Health - Frick Hospital and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Palma was last updated on March 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.