Active NPI 1568435162 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David N Palmer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Savannah, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Palmer, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Savannah, GA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Palmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 210 E DERENNE AVE.

Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Optim Orthopedics Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

210 E Derenne Ave

Savannah, GA 314056736

Telephone 9126445300

Fax 9126445260

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopedic Center Pc Facility NPI 1841523388

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Savannah, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +15.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.4 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

45 Specialists

Practicing in Savannah, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palmer (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Savannah Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,602	137	$10.75	$0.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	199	136	$318.39	$66.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	133	$453.46	$119.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	176	128	$320.90	$84.74
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	110	88	$161.00	$30.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	99	76	$172.00	$41.34
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	58	27	$170.00	$30.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$597.31	$154.40
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	21	20	$1761.00	$127.29
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	16	$161.00	$42.88
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	15	$136.20	$36.06
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$1891.00	$126.13
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	13	$7257.00	$1235.15
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$5059.00	$1030.01
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$3600.00	$165.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,431	132	$9.63	$1.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	239	155	$428.00	$117.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	186	134	$319.35	$65.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	146	121	$303.00	$82.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	99	80	$161.00	$31.43
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	87	71	$172.00	$39.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	73	37	$170.00	$29.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$561.00	$150.61
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	34	19	$121.00	$17.12
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	33	30	$1780.70	$123.53
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	27	17	$124.00	$23.35
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	21	19	$153.00	$40.81
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$133.00	$32.55
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$225.00	$36.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	13	$7257.00	$1183.38
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	11	$1811.00	$117.70
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$3600.00	$166.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	734	148	$12.60	$1.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	267	188	$421.27	$119.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	208	150	$311.11	$65.42
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	123	93	$172.00	$40.93
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	108	92	$161.00	$31.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	92	$299.57	$83.94
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	74	26	$121.00	$10.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$560.40	$154.85
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	56	31	$170.00	$31.36
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	52	23	$124.00	$15.31
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	26	19	$112.00	$15.38
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	25	22	$151.88	$43.07
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	22	20	$1951.18	$132.90
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	21	21	$3124.00	$410.01
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$3600.00	$166.50
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	19	19	$133.00	$36.69
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$7257.00	$1230.52
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$225.00	$36.46
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$5059.00	$1021.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,872	156	$11.15	$1.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	290	190	$366.00	$119.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	212	152	$308.99	$64.82
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	112	91	$161.00	$29.78
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	105	81	$172.00	$42.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$557.00	$157.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	64	$252.00	$86.16
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	67	35	$170.00	$31.23
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	52	18	$121.00	$16.92
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	40	18	$124.00	$17.55
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	30	25	$133.00	$35.38
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	22	$146.00	$41.58
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	22	13	$112.00	$14.48
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	18	$7257.00	$1250.12
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	19	18	$2411.00	$138.83
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$3600.00	$170.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$493.00	$173.40
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	13	13	$3124.00	$244.41
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$5059.00	$1038.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,276	188	$5.01	$1.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	379	249	$237.61	$69.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	237	184	$317.98	$64.50
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	129	95	$164.64	$38.30
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	124	96	$150.98	$29.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$527.90	$156.14
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	60	36	$160.82	$30.19
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	28	28	$126.78	$35.38
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	25	20	$139.43	$41.88
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	22	22	$205.68	$33.71
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	20	12	$126.50	$20.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	19	$6875.21	$1306.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$336.68	$104.53
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$191.07	$34.25
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$3457.14	$176.81
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	14	14	$3000.07	$316.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$144.38	$41.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,063	252	$5.00	$1.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	324	248	$273.16	$62.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	254	208	$186.00	$69.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	177	148	$111.00	$42.24
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	143	106	$153.00	$36.91
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	131	67	$151.00	$28.97
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	124	107	$143.00	$27.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$427.00	$154.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$276.00	$102.48
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	46	45	$118.00	$33.83
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	33	$105.00	$39.63
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	22	21	$200.00	$33.83
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	21	$6451.00	$1346.60
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$3172.56	$176.21
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	15	15	$2777.00	$375.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$278.00	$103.69
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$2800.00	$461.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,803	235	$5.00	$1.76
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	315	236	$236.61	$60.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	245	198	$186.37	$68.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	225	170	$111.00	$40.50
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	175	92	$151.00	$28.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	142	110	$143.00	$26.06
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	128	101	$153.00	$35.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$276.00	$100.28
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	34	28	$105.00	$37.34
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	31	$118.00	$32.44
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	25	25	$6451.00	$1342.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$427.00	$151.82
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	19	17	$55.00	$18.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$278.00	$96.86
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$2761.00	$176.12
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$157.00	$29.12
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	13	13	$2777.00	$296.70
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$4497.00	$1037.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,442	243	$5.00	$1.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	346	235	$246.42	$61.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	281	216	$186.00	$69.01
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	177	85	$151.85	$27.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	176	148	$111.00	$40.72
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	138	102	$144.04	$26.79
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	102	85	$153.00	$36.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	98	$276.00	$102.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	33	33	$6451.00	$1287.36
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	28	25	$55.00	$18.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	27	24	$105.00	$36.01
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	27	26	$118.00	$32.30
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	18	18	$2761.00	$174.49
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	18	18	$2777.00	$239.50
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$4497.00	$1027.62
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	13	$180.27	$48.08
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$200.00	$30.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 044980

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License SC MD20481

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000795814K (SC)

Medicaid State Provider ID

00795814A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Optim Orthopedics Llc

210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 314056736

Phone: 9126445300

Secondary Practice Locations

602 E Long St

Claxton, GA 304175914

Phone: 9127393275

8 N Williams St

Metter, GA 304394547

Phone: 9126853550

810 Towne Park Dr

Rincon, GA 313265171

Phone: 9128262533

8201 Pinellas Dr

Bluffton, SC 29910

Phone: 8437059401

25 Hospital Center Blvd Ste 100

Hilton Head, SC 299262735

Phone: 8008276536

60 Exchange St Ste B1

Richmond Hill, GA 313247646

Phone: 9127562273

16915 Highway 67 Ste A

Statesboro, GA 304585819

Phone: 9126812500

101 W Mulberry Blvd, Ste 140

Pooler, GA 31322

Phone: 9127485111

166 Memorial Dr

Jesup, GA 315450101

Phone: 9124270800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Anesthesiologist Assistant

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Molly Stauffer , OT

Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist

Alicia Gallagher , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1013085646

Physical Therapist

Edward Mcwhorter , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013183474

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Sherry Scott , ST

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Technologist

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Dr. Donald Mccartney , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 29, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD20481 in SC)

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NPI Profile Active May 25, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 25, 2017

Registered at 210 E DERENNE AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 314056736 (Tel: 9126445300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 25, 2017

Registered at 210 E DERENNE AVENUE, SAVANNAH, GA 31405 (Tel: 9126445300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 25, 2017

Recorded as DAVID PALMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 25, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD20481 in SC)

✅

NPI Profile Active February 05, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location February 05, 2013

Registered at 210 E DERENNE AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 314056736 (Tel: 9126445300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 05, 2013

Registered at 210 E DERENNE AVENUE, SAVANNAH, GA 31405 (Tel: 9126445300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 05, 2013

Recorded as DAVID PALMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 05, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #044980 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568435162

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 13, 2006

Last Update: October 29, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

210 E Derenne Avenue

Savannah, GA 31405

Phone: 9126445300

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