Quick answers
- Does Suleiman N. Lapalme accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suleiman N. Lapalme 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 Suleiman N. Lapalme see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 2,118 services for Suleiman N. Lapalme. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suleiman N. Lapalme's NPI number?
- 1932466778. 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 Suleiman N. Lapalme, 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 | 174 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,118 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)524 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)444 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)113 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)95 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)16 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis69%
- Stroke or mini-stroke62%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Suleiman N. Lapalme works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suleiman N. Lapalme 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.
- Eden Medical CenterCastro Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050488
- John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusConcord, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050496
- John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut Creek, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050180
- UCSF Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050454
Practice locations
Addresses where Suleiman N. Lapalme is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 200Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 296‑9860
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Suleiman N. Lapalme as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- John Muir Physician Network494 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in John Muir Physician Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932466778 |
| 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