Active NPI 1598759995 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Meade T Palmer , MD

Surgery • Tunkhannock, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Meade Palmer, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Tunkhannock, PA. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1985, Dr. Palmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 880 SR 6 W.

Dr. Palmer maintains professional affiliations with Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc, Carolinas Physicians Network Inc, The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

880 Sr 6 W

Tunkhannock, PA 186576149

Telephone 5709961219

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Tyler Hospital Facility NPI 1023010261

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Tunkhannock, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 41.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Tunkhannock, PA (1976 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palmer (41 Years) 41 Yrs

Tunkhannock Specialty Average (41.0 Years) 41.0 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
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$558.00	$204.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	32	19	$202.63	$75.51
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$558.00	$208.87
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$399.64	$124.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	25	18	$286.88	$98.21
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$558.00	$213.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$441.00	$161.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	27	15	$284.67	$100.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$441.00	$157.95
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$558.00	$215.82
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$291.33	$97.97
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$392.00	$152.37

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	34	34	$289.00	$105.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	24	$294.79	$104.54
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	28	21	$192.18	$72.14
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	26	17	$276.85	$104.30
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	26	$259.77	$101.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$419.83	$161.31
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	16	15	$320.25	$100.65
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$2574.50	$628.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$420.00	$156.37
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	29	18	$260.24	$101.94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	15	$186.30	$71.29
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$235.29	$98.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$296.00	$105.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$257.62	$97.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$425.35	$157.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$277.72	$99.25
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$2422.09	$613.26
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	11	$207.29	$70.58
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$1678.48	$253.00
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	11	11	$1284.91	$193.92
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$988.91	$130.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$432.50	$156.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$271.84	$100.58
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	13	$210.88	$69.82
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$259.41	$97.70
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$1068.60	$125.48
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	14	14	$60.57	$16.09
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$1609.00	$252.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD047076L

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

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority

441 Mcalister Rd, Lincolnton, NC 280924129

Phone: 9802126250

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority

275 Hwy 16 N, Denver, NC 280373002

Phone: 7047329843

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

14214 Ballantyne Lake Rd, Charlotte, NC 282773373

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC 280013441

Phone: 7049844000

Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc

401 Mulberry St Sw, Lenoir, NC 286455463

Phone: 8287576146

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

105 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC 280013459

Phone: 9803235300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Sherry Harvey , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1669650883

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Jamie Spurlock

Physical Therapist

NPI 1811173438

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 02, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 02, 2012

Registered at 880 SR 6 W, TUNKHANNOCK, PA 186576149 (Tel: 5709961219)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 02, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 303, WAVERLY, PA 184710303 (Tel: 5709961219)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 02, 2012

Recorded as MEADE PALMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 02, 2012

Surgery (License #MD047076L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598759995

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 31, 2005

Last Update: October 02, 2012

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 303

Waverly, PA 184710303

Phone: 5709961219

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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