Active NPI 1952449522 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Steve Charles Palmer , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Brainerd, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Steve Palmer, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Brainerd, MN. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2005, Steve Palmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 523 N 3RD ST.

Steve Palmer maintains professional affiliations with St Josephs Medical Center, Bridges Medical Center, St Marys Regional Health Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity. 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

University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

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

21 Yrs +7.4 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

65.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palmer (21 Years) 21 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	111	$152.96	$53.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$217.76	$78.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$194.31	$65.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	94	$148.53	$53.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	34	$144.00	$53.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$209.05	$79.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$187.00	$66.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	105	$133.20	$55.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$181.73	$68.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	20	$84.75	$29.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	78	77	$121.01	$56.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$176.25	$69.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$178.95	$83.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$266.00	$112.87
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$123.00	$40.84

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	62	60	$175.50	$66.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$176.43	$61.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	20	$125.80	$42.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$120.71	$42.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	64	62	$444.31	$141.02
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	56	55	$315.50	$95.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$158.36	$65.24
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	35	35	$225.00	$50.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$108.22	$42.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$100.46	$67.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	55	54	$388.00	$141.11
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	47	47	$295.00	$95.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	37	$71.26	$43.52
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	26	26	$225.00	$50.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$101.82	$66.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	64	62	$295.00	$94.51
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	47	47	$388.00	$140.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	38	$77.21	$45.33
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	24	24	$225.00	$50.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 11144

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.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA051106

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License PA MA051106

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Marys Regional Health Center

619 6th St W, Park Rapids, MN 564701301

Phone: 2187323329

St Josephs Medical Center

301 2nd Ave Nw, Staples, MN 564793336

Phone: 2188947870

St Marys Regional Health Center

1103 1st St E, Park Rapids, MN 564701879

Phone: 2187326300

Bridges Medical Center

201 9th St W, Ada, MN 565101279

Phone: 2187845500

St Josephs Medical Center

13060 Isle Dr, Baxter, MN 564258331

Phone: 2188282880

St Marys Regional Health Center

615 6th St W, Park Rapids, MN 564701379

Phone: 2187323329

St Marys Regional Health Center

705 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 564701440

Phone: 2187322800

St Josephs Medical Center

523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 564013054

Phone: 2188287394

St Josephs Medical Center

24087 Cuyuna St, Deerwood, MN 564443301

Phone: 2188335160

Bridges Medical Center

201 9th St W, Ada, MN 565101279

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Hospitalist

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Stacy Brazier , MD

Anesthesiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Charles Benson , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Desiree Holzer

Emergency Medicine

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Dr. Heidi Malling , MD

Family Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melisa Palmer , PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 30, 2019

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2019

Registered at 400 EAST THIRD STREET, MSS 6AV1-PE, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187863146)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 30, 2019

Physician Assistant (License #11144 in MN)

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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 601 PARK ST, HONESDALE, PA 184311445 (Tel: 5702538100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 66 W GILBERT ST, TINTON FALLS, NJ 077014947 (Tel: 7322120060)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as STEVE PALMER, PA-C

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

Physician Assistant (License #MA051106 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 03, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952449522

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 03, 2007

Last Update: July 30, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 East Third Street, Mss 6av1-Pe

Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187863146

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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