Mr Richard Anthony Palmer, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Decatur, AL

Mr Richard Anthony Palmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Anesthesia Services Of Decatur, P.c. and his current practice location is 1122 14th Ave Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 764-9697.

Mr Richard Anthony Palmer is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD33395) 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 1962639997.

Contact Information

Mr Richard Anthony Palmer, MD
1122 14th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3361
(256) 764-9697
(256) 552-3990

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Richard Anthony Palmer
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience15 Years
Location1122 14th Ave Se, Decatur, 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:
  • Mr Richard Anthony Palmer attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962639997
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2009
  • Last Update Date: 06/25/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305086638
  • Enrollment ID: I20140820001975

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Richard Anthony Palmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962639997NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD33395 (Alabama)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program 0116022976 (Virginia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anesthesia Services Of Decatur, P.c.418361822610

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. Mr Richard Anthony Palmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesia Services Of Decatur, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629034624
PECOS PAC ID: 4183618226
Enrollment ID: O20040412001701

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. Mr Richard Anthony 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
Mr Richard Anthony Palmer, MD
1122 14th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3361

Ph: (256) 764-9697
Mr Richard Anthony Palmer, MD
1122 14th Ave Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3361

Ph: (256) 764-9697

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