Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Opelika, AL

Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Opelika, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Orthopaedic Clinic, P.c. and his current practice location is 121 N 20th St Ste 18, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 749-8303.

Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 30805) 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 1063647345.

Contact Information

Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer, MD
121 N 20th St Ste 18,
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 749-8303
(347) 455-2433

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ryan Christopher Palmer
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience15 Years
Location121 N 20th St Ste 18, Opelika, Alabama
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:
  • Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063647345
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890937387
  • Enrollment ID: I20140915000149

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063647345NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 30805 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
East Alabama Medical Center And SnfOpelika, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Orthopaedic Clinic, P.c.084027564015

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. Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Orthopaedic Clinic, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497706220
PECOS PAC ID: 0840275640
Enrollment ID: O20040623001488

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. Dr Ryan Christopher 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
Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer, MD
121 N 20th St Ste 18,
Opelika, AL 36801-5457

Ph: (334) 749-8303
Dr Ryan Christopher Palmer, MD
121 N 20th St Ste 18,
Opelika, AL 36801

Ph: (334) 749-8303

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Adam Craig Dooley, M.D.
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Dr. James Rodman Whatley, M.D.
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Phone: 334-749-8303    Fax: 334-745-5243

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