Timothy Scott Palomera, MD
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Timothy Scott Palomera is a Sports Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
With over 29 years in family medicine, Timothy Scott Palomera, MD is a long-established sports medicine family medicine specialist in San Antonio. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2670dNPPES updated 2019-01-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
21 Spurs Ln Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78240-1679
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better14.59%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
14.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
389
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
233
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
562
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$546 received from industry
7 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 Timothy Scott Palomera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
29 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1997)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Timothy Scott Palomera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy Scott Palomera for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Antonio 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 Timothy Scott Palomera
NPI records show Dr. Palomera as active with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 699-8326.
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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Practice Location
21 Spurs Ln Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78240-1679
Mailing Address
21 Spurs Ln Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78240-1679
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