Active NPI 1669539862 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Anthony Palmer , MD

Surgery • Eureka, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Palmer, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Eureka, CA. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1976, Dr. Palmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2321 HARRISON AVE.

Dr. Palmer is affiliated with North Coast Surgical Specialists and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2321 Harrison Ave

Eureka, CA 955013216

Telephone 7074453660

Fax 7074768431

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 North Coast Surgical Specialists Facility NPI 1326246828

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Eureka, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

50 Yrs +10.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 39.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Eureka, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

37.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palmer (50 Years) 50 Yrs

Eureka Specialty Average (39.8 Years) 39.8 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	869	533	$175.17	$92.26
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	496	421	$611.00	$199.70
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	488	382	$727.00	$253.74
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	399	370	$595.00	$195.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	363	285	$255.34	$129.83
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	340	296	$519.00	$188.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	240	240	$249.69	$112.79
36482 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	232	112	$5200.00	$1742.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	225	178	$105.00	$57.78
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	207	169	$386.00	$124.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	163	163	$380.00	$168.08
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	152	116	$440.00	$136.34
29580 Strapping, unna boot	133	32	$191.84	$78.17
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	125	110	$225.00	$81.53
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	108	97	$35.00	$34.58
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	66	33	$280.00	$136.09
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	66	66	$272.00	$86.08
75630 Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries image	62	59	$400.00	$90.01
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	54	45	$404.26	$109.41
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	53	38	$175.00	$64.51
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	52	51	$737.00	$76.80
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	52	43	$386.00	$59.92
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	51	41	$980.00	$271.96
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	44	44	$962.00	$155.36
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	41	37	$3465.00	$1034.34
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	38	36	$320.00	$128.12
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	37	36	$43.00	$42.41
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	36	36	$12.00	$5.27
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	32	30	$1490.09	$428.23
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	30	30	$1230.70	$418.07
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	29	27	$1410.00	$435.25
36470 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein	25	23	$366.56	$64.50
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$879.00	$169.07
37224 Balloon dilation of arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	18	18	$1049.00	$315.68
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	18	17	$284.00	$61.05
35355 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of upper thigh	16	15	$4361.44	$1029.53
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	16	16	$879.00	$167.38
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	15	14	$1651.00	$593.90
37236 Insertion of stent in artery (except lower extremity, chest, heart, neck and brain) with review by radiologist, initial artery	15	13	$1071.00	$364.17
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	14	13	$1359.00	$237.31
93985 Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access	14	14	$650.00	$260.97
37228 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel	14	13	$1280.00	$370.04
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	13	13	$1401.92	$510.67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$262.00	$170.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	781	504	$175.10	$93.19
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	443	398	$611.00	$205.91
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	393	346	$727.00	$259.21
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	377	327	$595.00	$202.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	326	267	$255.00	$132.02
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	312	227	$386.00	$128.33
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	267	237	$519.00	$192.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	236	236	$250.00	$115.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	207	207	$380.00	$171.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	196	142	$105.00	$58.99
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	146	107	$440.00	$137.13
36482 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	133	83	$5200.00	$1821.81
29580 Strapping, unna boot	109	26	$209.31	$85.16
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	109	93	$225.00	$84.86
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	87	78	$35.00	$34.97
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	83	47	$280.00	$137.96
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	68	66	$11.57	$5.31
75630 Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries image	64	62	$400.00	$92.18
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	49	49	$272.00	$87.58
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	47	45	$386.00	$61.40
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	46	40	$980.00	$286.87
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan	42	42	$365.00	$126.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	41	38	$320.00	$131.82
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	39	38	$407.95	$118.80
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	38	37	$737.00	$83.37
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	37	32	$3465.00	$1076.11
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	35	29	$177.06	$68.03
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	30	27	$1511.90	$464.03
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$962.00	$127.36
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	23	22	$1242.78	$435.08
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	21	21	$2550.00	$324.78
37227 Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	20	19	$1703.00	$648.42
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	17	17	$1359.00	$253.85
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	15	14	$43.00	$42.96
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$879.00	$166.02
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	14	14	$1410.00	$488.43
36470 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein	13	13	$413.23	$70.41
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	12	12	$490.00	$213.10
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	12	12	$879.00	$176.94
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	12	12	$284.00	$66.29
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	11	11	$750.00	$209.95
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	11	11	$1656.82	$548.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	803	517	$175.00	$95.04
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	520	457	$611.00	$209.64
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	485	424	$727.00	$266.15
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	459	321	$386.00	$130.99
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	353	332	$595.00	$205.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	250	$255.00	$134.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	259	259	$380.00	$173.28
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	224	199	$519.00	$196.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	218	218	$250.00	$116.29
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	199	156	$440.00	$141.90
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan	164	154	$365.00	$129.09
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	161	131	$125.00	$12.71
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	148	75	$175.00	$70.18
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	122	104	$225.00	$88.00
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	111	67	$280.00	$142.54
75630 Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries image	101	89	$400.00	$96.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	98	85	$105.00	$59.64
36482 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	91	61	$5314.29	$1937.76
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	66	57	$215.00	$48.06
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	65	59	$35.00	$35.08
29580 Strapping, unna boot	62	27	$178.55	$81.48
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	49	40	$980.00	$292.40
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	49	43	$43.00	$43.32
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	43	43	$386.00	$62.33
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	42	40	$387.62	$131.06
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	40	37	$1453.75	$436.06
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	30	30	$737.00	$80.66
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	26	25	$1410.00	$511.35
37227 Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	25	24	$1703.00	$680.54
93985 Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access	22	21	$650.00	$276.34
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$962.00	$148.64
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	22	21	$1191.00	$451.93
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	21	21	$2550.00	$325.75
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	20	19	$3465.00	$1112.18
93976 Ultrasound limited scan of abdominal, pelvic, and/or scrotal arterial inflow and venous outflow	18	16	$350.00	$159.46
37223 Insertion of stents into groin artery, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	17	16	$606.53	$232.69
37228 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel	17	15	$1280.00	$423.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$320.00	$137.41
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	15	$1359.00	$244.30
35355 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of upper thigh	16	16	$3946.06	$964.93
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	13	13	$1651.00	$582.05
37224 Balloon dilation of arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	12	12	$1049.00	$274.28
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	11	11	$1767.27	$683.21
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$262.00	$190.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	978	587	$175.08	$94.65
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	563	487	$611.00	$214.24
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	483	412	$727.00	$273.39
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	468	341	$386.00	$131.83
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	389	350	$595.00	$210.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	313	238	$255.40	$134.55
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	287	231	$440.00	$139.35
36482 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	267	151	$5200.00	$2044.52
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan	241	230	$365.00	$130.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	233	233	$245.24	$116.24
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	195	180	$519.00	$202.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	179	179	$376.99	$173.19
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	175	85	$280.00	$139.87
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	169	141	$370.00	$134.66
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	134	113	$386.00	$60.47
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	134	113	$125.00	$12.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	126	101	$105.19	$58.83
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	111	61	$141.89	$65.77
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	102	87	$225.00	$88.73
29580 Strapping, unna boot	94	37	$137.87	$88.69
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	77	64	$43.00	$43.00
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	52	47	$980.00	$298.83
75630 Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries image	47	44	$357.68	$97.23
36470 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein	39	37	$316.00	$96.03
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	39	37	$284.00	$68.94
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	37	33	$1191.00	$414.94
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	36	35	$1163.00	$395.25
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	33	31	$97.00	$14.14
93976 Ultrasound limited scan of abdominal, pelvic, and/or scrotal arterial inflow and venous outflow	32	29	$325.38	$155.11
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	31	28	$2550.00	$328.58
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	30	29	$35.00	$35.00
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	26	26	$737.00	$102.26
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	24	23	$63.00	$63.00
36475 Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin	22	15	$4380.00	$1378.21
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	21	21	$1410.00	$580.02
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	20	18	$3465.00	$1095.62
37227 Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	19	19	$1703.00	$692.75
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$962.00	$179.58
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	19	18	$160.00	$95.41
93985 Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access	19	19	$650.00	$283.37
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	17	15	$215.00	$48.10
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	17	$262.00	$203.61
35355 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of upper thigh	16	16	$3323.00	$1036.49
37224 Balloon dilation of arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	16	13	$1049.00	$301.29
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$879.00	$177.80
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$185.50	$76.08
93930 Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both arms	15	15	$580.00	$221.64
93931 Ultrasound of one arm arteries or artery grafts	14	13	$170.00	$138.66
36483 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	14	14	$382.00	$140.82
37228 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel	13	11	$1280.00	$513.12
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$1359.00	$249.39
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$320.00	$138.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	625	520	$727.00	$274.89
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	541	476	$611.00	$216.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	494	385	$142.16	$79.03
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	473	418	$595.00	$211.42
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	422	370	$519.00	$202.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	407	306	$82.41	$47.88
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	357	273	$386.00	$131.55
36482 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	251	144	$5200.00	$2089.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	245	194	$185.53	$113.49
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	218	83	$83.83	$57.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	180	$155.60	$113.21
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	161	87	$280.00	$145.41
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	158	129	$97.00	$14.98
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	150	98	$440.00	$144.36
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	130	108	$225.00	$91.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	120	120	$142.41	$79.92
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	83	66	$980.00	$300.34
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	77	55	$43.00	$42.69
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	76	69	$370.00	$124.79
29580 Strapping, unna boot	66	27	$135.00	$83.24
75630 Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries image	61	59	$179.00	$100.89
36475 Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin	52	33	$4380.00	$1482.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$298.02	$172.48
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	39	37	$1163.00	$474.44
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	38	34	$1191.00	$435.77
36470 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein	35	34	$316.00	$71.33
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	32	12	$68.00	$40.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	16	$97.00	$75.25
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	29	24	$1410.00	$512.51
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	29	29	$737.00	$81.04
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	27	27	$63.00	$63.22
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	21	$264.32	$142.67
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	24	23	$119.12	$12.89
37228 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel	21	18	$1280.00	$499.72
37227 Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	20	20	$1703.00	$723.47
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	20	20	$284.00	$71.61
93985 Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access	20	18	$636.70	$288.94
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	19	19	$35.00	$34.94
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$879.00	$177.66
35355 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of upper thigh	19	19	$3323.00	$910.04
37224 Balloon dilation of arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	17	14	$1049.00	$347.25
37232 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, each additional vessel	17	12	$381.29	$211.15
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	16	15	$42.00	$42.22
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	16	16	$2550.00	$340.62
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	16	14	$1651.00	$585.86
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	15	14	$353.00	$142.85
37211 Insertion of catheter into artery for drug infusion for blood clot including radiological supervision and interpretation	15	13	$660.00	$332.11
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$962.00	$201.70
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	11	11	$3465.00	$1156.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	736	505	$58.16	$47.04
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	639	527	$727.00	$274.66
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	619	535	$610.64	$214.51
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	526	452	$595.25	$207.21
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	459	390	$519.00	$200.55
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	349	258	$386.00	$129.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	321	270	$79.05	$76.84
36482 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	268	140	$5200.00	$2209.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	254	217	$113.87	$110.89
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	225	225	$87.00	$79.40
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	210	86	$78.33	$55.89
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	183	81	$280.00	$144.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	142	$126.01	$111.38
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	134	98	$440.00	$144.00
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	120	110	$225.00	$91.04
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	119	96	$97.00	$14.72
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	108	90	$980.00	$298.52
29580 Strapping, unna boot	106	30	$135.00	$77.92
75630 Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries image	72	70	$179.00	$87.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$178.02	$168.70
36475 Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin	46	28	$4380.00	$1375.80
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	45	35	$43.00	$42.70
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	38	37	$1191.00	$433.90
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	35	34	$1163.00	$490.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	35	20	$97.00	$74.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	33	$204.00	$139.49
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	27	27	$737.00	$90.07
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	27	16	$68.00	$40.11
G0365 Vessel mapping of vessels for hemodialysis access (services for preoperative vessel mapping prior to creation of hemodialysis access using an autogenous hemodialysis conduit, including arterial inflow and venous outflow)	26	25	$384.00	$132.19
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	25	25	$962.00	$186.96
37228 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel	24	19	$1280.00	$500.11
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	24	21	$284.00	$55.97
93930 Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both arms	24	22	$580.00	$220.44
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	22	20	$3465.00	$1129.45
37236 Insertion of stent in artery (except lower extremity, chest, heart, neck and brain) with review by radiologist, initial artery	18	18	$1071.00	$373.41
37232 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, each additional vessel	18	12	$360.11	$202.49
37224 Balloon dilation of arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	18	12	$1049.00	$335.24
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	17	17	$353.00	$143.16
37225 Removal of plaque in arteries of leg	17	17	$1410.00	$499.64
37223 Insertion of stents into groin artery, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	17	16	$491.00	$238.55
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	16	14	$42.00	$41.71
93931 Ultrasound of one arm arteries or artery grafts	16	12	$170.00	$137.54
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	14	14	$1150.00	$586.45
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$879.00	$193.38
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$125.00	$102.76
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$2550.00	$346.00
34812 Incision of artery in one thigh for insertion of prosthesis, open procedure	11	11	$559.00	$298.56
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	11	11	$1651.00	$613.66
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	11	11	$272.00	$92.58
37238 Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation	11	11	$751.00	$323.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	576	411	$58.05	$44.13
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	510	460	$611.00	$208.23
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	504	432	$727.00	$271.33
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	413	356	$595.00	$203.65
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	407	341	$519.00	$195.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	380	290	$113.87	$107.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	322	266	$79.02	$72.50
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	300	234	$386.00	$125.43
36482 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	254	126	$5200.00	$2202.62
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	168	77	$115.63	$65.22
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	150	126	$225.00	$88.34
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	138	97	$440.00	$143.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	125	125	$179.00	$163.96
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	113	65	$280.00	$141.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	109	$125.44	$107.79
36475 Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin	98	54	$4380.00	$1563.40
75630 Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries image	95	89	$179.00	$85.96
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	84	69	$980.00	$294.54
29580 Strapping, unna boot	77	31	$135.00	$73.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	76	76	$86.89	$75.34
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	70	59	$1191.00	$423.50
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	50	46	$95.06	$14.25
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	44	35	$43.00	$41.98
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	37	36	$737.00	$84.76
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	33	31	$1163.00	$535.36
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	28	16	$68.00	$38.57
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	15	$97.00	$71.84
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$879.00	$186.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$204.00	$134.59
37236 Insertion of stent in artery (except lower extremity, chest, heart, neck and brain) with review by radiologist, initial artery	20	18	$1071.00	$422.86
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	20	19	$42.00	$40.99
G0365 Vessel mapping of vessels for hemodialysis access (services for preoperative vessel mapping prior to creation of hemodialysis access using an autogenous hemodialysis conduit, including arterial inflow and venous outflow)	19	19	$384.00	$132.03
37228 Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel	19	17	$1280.00	$500.21
37220 Balloon dilation of groin artery, initial vessel	17	14	$952.00	$337.52
36010 Insertion of tube into vena cava	17	16	$467.00	$107.22
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	16	16	$215.00	$16.93
93931 Ultrasound of one arm arteries or artery grafts	15	12	$170.00	$129.67
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$962.00	$203.87
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	15	14	$3465.00	$1094.47
93930 Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both arms	14	13	$580.00	$214.01
37224 Balloon dilation of arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	13	13	$1049.00	$265.56
37211 Insertion of catheter into artery for drug infusion for blood clot including radiological supervision and interpretation	13	12	$660.00	$333.44
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	12	12	$272.00	$91.66
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$2390.00	$600.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	553	461	$727.00	$265.65
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	535	489	$611.00	$206.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	441	339	$79.00	$72.17
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	439	384	$519.00	$194.68
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	438	274	$386.00	$122.48
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	402	356	$595.00	$200.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	284	224	$58.00	$43.45
36475 Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin	263	131	$4380.00	$1540.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	152	130	$113.00	$106.00
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	113	89	$440.00	$140.21
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	90	50	$280.00	$140.88
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	88	78	$980.00	$289.35
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	74	60	$370.00	$155.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$125.00	$107.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$179.00	$162.10
29580 Strapping, unna boot	62	29	$152.42	$60.73
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	44	41	$386.00	$60.94
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	41	39	$225.00	$89.09
76706 Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta	37	37	$230.00	$95.30
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	26	25	$284.00	$54.21
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	22	21	$175.00	$71.77
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	21	21	$160.00	$62.35
93882 Ultrasound of one side of head and neck blood flow	20	20	$389.00	$132.34
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	20	19	$1526.75	$520.34
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	18	18	$353.00	$141.35
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	17	16	$1191.00	$420.06
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	16	16	$750.00	$167.56
36470 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein	15	12	$316.00	$132.19
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	13	13	$43.00	$41.64
93930 Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both arms	12	11	$580.00	$213.34
G0365 Vessel mapping of vessels for hemodialysis access (services for preoperative vessel mapping prior to creation of hemodialysis access using an autogenous hemodialysis conduit, including arterial inflow and venous outflow)	12	12	$384.00	$129.70
37223 Insertion of stents into groin artery, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	12	12	$695.58	$269.24
36246 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch	11	11	$781.00	$147.28
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	11	11	$272.00	$91.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA G65321

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G653210 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

North Coast Surgical Specialists

2321 Harrison Ave, Eureka, CA 955013216

Phone: 7074453674

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Kathryn Stollmeyer , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033315635

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Thomas Rydz , MD

Surgery

NPI 1184781536

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thomas Loncar , MD

Surgery

NPI 1710915319

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2321 HARRISON AVE, EUREKA, CA 955013216 (Tel: 7074453660)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2321 HARRISON AVE, EUREKA, CA 955013216 (Tel: 7074453660)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL PALMER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #G65321 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 03, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669539862

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 03, 2007

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

2321 Harrison Ave

Eureka, CA 955013216

Phone: 7074453660

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