Ricardo Ismael Palmerola, M.D.
Patients across FL can see Ricardo Ismael Palmerola, M.D. in person in Coral Gables or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine graduate since 2012, he brings 14+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 28% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 148dNPPES updated 2025-12-09 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146-2513
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202377.1/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.7%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida0.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better58.1%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-24.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
413
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
712
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,721
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $775k
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.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
30 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Ismael Palmerola's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
Penn State College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 8, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
14 years in practice
Established
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501336
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ricardo Ismael Palmerola for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Coral Gables 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 Ismael Palmerola
Dr. Palmerola is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Coral Gables, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 243-6090.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ricardo Ismael Palmerola
Practice Location
5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146-2513
Mailing Address
5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146-2513
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