Ricardo De Armas Palomera, MD

General Practice

Ricardo De Armas Palomera is a General Practice specialist based in Doral, FL with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Ricardo De Armas Palomera, MD runs an independent general practitioner practice in Doral, FL. He has been in practice for 43+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 197 General Practice providers in FLSee all General Practice in Doral43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 841dNPPES updated 2024-02-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3901 Nw 79th Ave Ste 104, Doral, FL 33166-6512

Fax: (866) 611-2870
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.22%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida

0.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

84.7%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

57

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

558

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

12,969

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.86M

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)39%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
Higher than avg (+17%)37%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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

$195 received from industry

11 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 Ricardo De Armas Palomera's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 30, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

General PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Taxonomy: 208D00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

860 Nw 42nd Ave Fl 5, Miami, FL 33126

Differs from practice location

Virtual General Practice Care With Ricardo De Armas Palomera

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ricardo De Armas Palomera for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Doral 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 Ricardo De Armas Palomera

Dr. De Armas Palomera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Doral, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 400-4605.

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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