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Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: memory disorders, cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), headache, and more.

133 Church Hill Road Suite 2a
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

(412) 722-1003

Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD is an internist in McKees Rocks, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

Office Locations

133 Church Hill Road Suite 2a
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

(412) 722-1003

(412) 722-1024

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Some issues Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2012 were nursing home care, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	543
lab tests	15
nursing home care	410
preventive care	104
vaccines	104

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2013 were nursing home care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	588
nursing home care	380
preventive care	109
vaccines	109

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	49
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2013

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2014 were nursing home care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	618
nursing home care	384
preventive care	97
vaccines	97

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	43
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2014

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2015 were nursing home care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	549
nursing home care	430
preventive care	115
vaccines	115

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	86
Less than 65	264

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	20
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2016 were nursing home care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	523
nursing home care	370
preventive care	140
vaccines	140

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	36
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2017 were nursing home care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	443
nursing home care	224
preventive care	129
vaccines	115

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	37
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2018 were nursing home care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	534
nursing home care	180
preventive care	110
vaccines	93

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	47
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2019 were nursing home care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	517
nursing home care	153
preventive care	80
vaccines	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	48
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2020 were preventive care, nursing home care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	514
nursing home care	129
preventive care	143
vaccines	121

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	41
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2021 were preventive care, vaccines, nursing home care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	653
ear procedures	12
nursing home care	65
preventive care	91
vaccines	67

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	46
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA during 2022 were nursing home care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	664
nursing home care	96
preventive care	67
vaccines	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	38
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated as an internist in McKees Rocks, PA were nursing home care, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

doctor visit	558
ear procedures	12
lab tests	15
nursing home care	256
preventive care	107
vaccines	98

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	313
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	42
Less than 65	86
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Allegheny General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Allegheny General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in McKees Rocks, PA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-09-13

Dr Palmieri is such a good physician. He cares and takes time to listen. He’s willing to send you for tests whenever it’s needed. One item that always makes me smile is that he holds his breath when he asks you to hold yours. That way he’s sure of how long you are holding your breath. He does a thorough exam when you come into the office.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-09-17

Very good doctor.  Went for my annual exam, he was thorough and felt like he cared.  I have officially replaced my previous primary care physician in favor of Dr. Palmieri

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Danny Palmieri, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$120 Repatha $120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$87 ELIQUIS $87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$73 ENTRESTO $73
Pfizer Inc.	$53 REYVOW $34	PAXLOVID $18
Allergan Inc.	$35 VIBERZI $24	NAMENDA XR $10
Other	$96 BRILINTA $40	Guardian Connect $17	XARELTO $13	FLULAVAL QUADRIVALENT $12	INVOKANA $11	Other $3

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$460
Education	$3

Biography

Dr. Danny Palmieri's average patient rating is 3.5 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Palmieri include heart problems, headache, and mental health issues. He obtained his medical school training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and performed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Palmieri is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.