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Active NPI 1326110743 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Bruce M Palmer , MD

Surgery • Payson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Bruce Palmer, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Payson, AZ. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2006, Dr. Palmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 122 E MAIN ST.

Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Banner Physician Specialists Arizona Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

122 E Main St

Payson, AZ 855415574

Telephone 9285964600
Fax 9285964620
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Payson, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 20.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Payson, AZ (801 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palmer (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Payson Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
83 83 $273.34 $108.24
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope
64 64 $523.00 $106.94
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
47 47 $664.00 $242.18
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
28 28 $360.00 $76.12
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
26 15 $101.00 $47.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
23 22 $221.70 $88.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
13 13 $404.54 $162.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-11
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AZ 46540

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AK 133748

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Banner Physician Specialists Arizona Llc

122 E Main St, Payson, AZ 855415574

Phone: 9285964600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1841267937

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 11, 2023

Registered at 122 E MAIN ST, PAYSON, AZ 855415574 (Tel: 9285964600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 11, 2023

Registered at 122 E MAIN ST, PAYSON, AZ 855415574 (Tel: 9285964600)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 11, 2023

Surgery (License #133748 in AK)

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Updated Practice Location April 22, 2023

Registered at 77 NEALY AVE, HAMPTON, VA 236652040 (Tel: 7577642485)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2023

Registered at 77 NEALY AVE, HAMPTON, VA 236652040 (Tel: 7577642485)

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2018

Registered at 5955 ZEAMER AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 995063702 (Tel: 9075801243)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2018

Registered at 5955 ZEAMER AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 995063702 (Tel: 9075801243)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2018

Surgery (License #46540 in AZ)

NPI Profile Active July 20, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 20, 2011

Registered at 7219 N LITCHFIELD RD, (56 MEDICAL GROUP), LUKE AFB, AZ 853091529 (Tel: 6238567467)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 20, 2011

Registered at 7219 N LITCHFIELD RD, (56 MEDICAL GROUP), LUKE AFB, AZ 853091529 (Tel: 6238567467)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 20, 2011

Recorded as BRUCE PALMER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2011

Surgery (License #0101243762 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326110743
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 14, 2006
Last Update: October 11, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

122 E Main St

Payson, AZ 855415574

Phone: 9285964600

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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