Quick answers
- Does Miguel F. Palma Diaz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Miguel F. Palma Diaz 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 Miguel F. Palma Diaz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 72 services for Miguel F. Palma Diaz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Miguel F. Palma Diaz's NPI number?
- 1861663072. 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 Miguel F. Palma Diaz, 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 patients | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 72 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)30 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%
- High cholesterol73%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Diabetes46%
Hospitals where Miguel F. Palma Diaz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Miguel F. Palma Diaz 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.
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050138
Practice locations
Addresses where Miguel F. Palma Diaz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4725 -4733 Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 783‑4011
- 4733 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 (213) 667‑4784
- 4867 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 783‑4011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Miguel F. Palma Diaz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861663072 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians