Quick answers
- Does Christine C. Palma accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine C. 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 Christine C. Palma see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 365 Original Medicare patients and 1,019 services for Christine C. Palma. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine C. Palma's NPI number?
- 1932696754. 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 Christine C. 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 patients | 365 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,019 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)270 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)231 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)88 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)63 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)47 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes52%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Christine C. Palma works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine C. 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.
- St Vincent's St ClairPell City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010130
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine C. Palma is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2057 Valleydale Rd, Suite 109Hoover, AL 35244 (205) 822‑8038
- 4109 Cogswell AvePell City, AL 35125 (205) 814‑1234
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine C. Palma as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Upperline Healthcare PC202 clinicians in the group
- Vital Path Care PC61 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Hoover
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hoover, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Upperline Healthcare PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932696754 |
| 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