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Active NPI 1063492114 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melisa L Palmer , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Brainerd, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melisa Palmer, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Brainerd, MN. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1992, Melisa Palmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 523 N 3RD ST.

Melisa Palmer is affiliated with St Josephs Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

523 N 3rd St

Brainerd, MN 564013054

Telephone 2188292861
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 St. Joseph's Medical Center Facility NPI 1568415974

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Brainerd, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +20.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.6 Yrs
State Avg: 10.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Brainerd, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
63.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palmer (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Brainerd Specialty Average (13.6 Years) 13.6 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
61 23 $224.46 $79.55
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
19 19 $311.63 $116.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 11168

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Josephs Medical Center

13060 Isle Dr, Baxter, MN 564258331

Phone: 2188282880

St Josephs Medical Center

2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529

Phone: 2188287100

St Josephs Medical Center

2014 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529

Phone: 2188297812

St Josephs Medical Center

523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 564013054

Phone: 2188287394

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Desiree Holzer

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1023283066
Dr. Heidi Malling , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1053389742

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 08, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2016

Registered at 523 N 3RD ST, BRAINERD, MN 564013054 (Tel: 2188292861)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2016

Registered at 523 N 3RD ST, BRAINERD, MN 564013054 (Tel: 2188292861)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 08, 2016

Recorded as MELISA PALMER, PAC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #11168 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063492114
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 17, 2006
Last Update: January 08, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

523 N 3rd St

Brainerd, MN 564013054

Phone: 2188292861

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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