Physician Profile
Timothy S. Palomera, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Palomera
Timothy S. Palomera, MD is a healthcare provider in San Antonio, TX specializing in family practice. Timothy trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1997. Timothy is also listed as specializing in family medicine and family medicine — sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Timothy cared for 1,436 Medicare patients across 8,627 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1841347614.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (210) 699-8326
- Email not available
Practice Locations
21 SPURS LN STE 300
San Antonio, TX 78240
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,627 services · 1,436 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
458 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
29 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
179 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
60 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
53 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
47 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
21 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7332 |
5,340 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Palomera's specialty?
Dr. Palomera is a family practice in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Palomera?
Dr. Palomera is listed at 21 Spurs Ln Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78240. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Palomera?
The number on file is (210) 699-8326. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Palomera's NPI number?
Dr. Palomera's National Provider Identifier is 1841347614. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Palomera's medical education?
Dr. Palomera attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Palomera been practicing?
Dr. Palomera has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Palomera known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Palomera performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Palomera confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Palomera. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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