Michael P Depalma, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant

Michael P Depalma is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in Fort Myers, FL with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(239) 343-6341Fort Myers, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across FL can see Michael P Depalma, PA in person in Fort Myers or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 39+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).

1 of 44 Physician Assistant providers in FLSee all Physician Assistant in Fort Myers39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1885dNPPES updated 2021-03-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9981 S Healthpark Dr # 156, Fort Myers, FL 33908-3618

Fax: (239) 343-6342
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

11.35%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

11.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

108

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

176

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

414

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $11k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+34%)56%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+31%)53%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$319 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael P Depalma's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 24, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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Taxonomy: 363AS0400X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

P. O. Box 2147, Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501324

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Virtual Medical Care With Michael P Depalma

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael P Depalma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Fort Myers 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 Michael P Depalma

NPI records show Dr. Depalma as active with telehealth listed in Fort Myers, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (239) 343-6341.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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