Christopher G Palmer, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Dubuque, IA

Christopher G Palmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Dubuque, Iowa. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Mississippi, Llc, Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 4005 Westmark Dr, Suite 200, Dubuque, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (563) 582-6202.

Christopher G Palmer is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD30479) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1366434078.

Contact Information

Christopher G Palmer, MD
4005 Westmark Dr, Suite 200,
Dubuque, IA 52002-2271
(563) 582-6202
(563) 582-5909

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher G Palmer
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location4005 Westmark Dr, Dubuque, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher G Palmer attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366434078
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/02/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244299014
  • Enrollment ID: I20221128000136

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher G Palmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366434078NPI-NPPES
515-41353OtherALBC BS OF AL
51541353OtherBCBS OF ALABAMA
009910457MedicaidAL
D09910457MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 17684 (Alabama)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 17684 (Alabama)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine MD30479 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mississippi Homecare Of PicayunePicayune, MSHome health agency
Ochsner Medical Center-hancockBay saint louis, MSHospital
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Mississippi, Llc0143580993113
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher G Palmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Mississippi, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538674239
PECOS PAC ID: 0143580993
Enrollment ID: O20180216000366

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher G Palmer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher G Palmer, MD
350 N Grandview, Attn: Laurie Fishnick,
Dubuque, IA 52001-6388

Ph: (563) 589-2612
Christopher G Palmer, MD
4005 Westmark Dr, Suite 200,
Dubuque, IA 52002-2271

Ph: (563) 582-6202

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