Megan Kathryn Palmisano, M.D.
Megan Kathryn Palmisano is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Megan Kathryn Palmisano, M.D. in person in Palo Alto or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (class of 2014), she has been practicing for over 12 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and osteoporosis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1965dNPPES updated 2021-01-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.87%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
160
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
201
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,259
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $101k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Osteoporosis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 4, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Megan Kathryn Palmisano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Megan Kathryn Palmisano for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Palo Alto required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Megan Kathryn Palmisano
Dr. Palmisano is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 853-2977.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Megan Kathryn Palmisano
Practice Location
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
Mailing Address
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
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