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Who is Dr. Palma, Rheumatologist in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Christopher Palma, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Palma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palma’s office at (585) 486-0901.
What languages does Dr. Palma speak?
Dr. Palma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Palma treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Palma diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Palma. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Antimetabolite Use
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic antimetabolite therapy
- Ongoing antimetabolite treatment
- Antimetabolite drug use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79631: Long term (current) use of antimetabolite agent
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Lupus kidney disease
- Lupus
- Kidney Disease
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis Affecting Other Body Parts
- Sarcoidosis
- Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Systemic Sarcoidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8689: Sarcoidosis of other sites
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-term Immunosuppressive Biologic Use
- Chronic biologic therapy
- Taking biologic immunosuppressants
- Biologic immune suppressants
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79620: Long term (current) use of immunosuppressive biologic
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
- Chronic immune system medication
- Long-term immune suppressants
- Immunomodulatory therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants
Also known as:
- History of Other Musculoskeletal or Connective Tissue Disease
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Past Bone Disease
- Previous Muscle Disorder
- History of Joint Problems
- Connective Tissue Disease History
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8739: Personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Which procedures does Dr. Palma perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Palma may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Palma's office.
Does Dr. Palma accept my insurance?
Dr. Palma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 486-0901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palma accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Palma in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CDPHP
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthNow New York
Martin's Point
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Palma's office located?
Dr. Christopher Palma's Primary Practice
400 Red Creek Dr Ste 110
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 486-0901
What is Dr. Palma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811286032.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palma
What is Dr. Christopher Palma's specialty?
Dr. Palma is a Rheumatologist near Rochester, NY. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Palma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Palma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Palma is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Strong Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Christopher Palma accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Palma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Palma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palma's office at (585) 486-0901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Palma?
Please contact Dr. Palma's office at (585) 486-0901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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