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Ophthalmology

Camille V. Palma, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Camille V. Palma, MD is an ophthalmologist at 500 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615. Phone: (312) 572-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Camille V. Palma had 52 Original Medicare patients and 85 services. NPI 1154656577. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 500 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Directions
  • Phone: (312) 572‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: John H Stroger Jr Hospital
  • Group practice: Cook County
  • Medical school: Baylor College Of Medicine · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Camille V. Palma, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Camille V. Palma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Camille V. Palma accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Camille V. Palma see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 52 Original Medicare patients and 85 services for Camille V. Palma. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Camille V. Palma's NPI number?
1154656577. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Camille V. Palma, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients52
Services billed to Medicare85
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)39 services
  2. Injection of drug into eye (67028)21 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • Diabetes75%
  • High cholesterol52%
  • Chronic kidney disease50%
  • Heart failure33%
  • Arthritis27%

Hospitals where Camille V. Palma works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Camille V. Palma at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Camille V. Palma is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Camille V. Palma as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cook County788 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cook County

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1154656577
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians