Christa Palmer, PA
NPI 1043463631 · Physician Assistant · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christa Palmer, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1043463631).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043463631
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
835 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 174 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 157 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $104 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 107 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 96 | $73 |
| Ferritin (blood Protein) Level82728 | 49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 67 | 55 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 66 | 47 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 20 | — |
| Anastrozole | 20 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 | — |
| Prednisone | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,689 across 43 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-28
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christa Palmer's NPI number?
- Christa Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043463631, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christa Palmer's specialty?
- Christa Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christa Palmer located?
- Christa Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1330 E 6th St Ste 204, Weslaco, TX 78596-6608.
- What is Christa Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christa Palmer is (956) 969-0021.
- Does Christa Palmer accept Medicare?
- Christa Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christa Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Christa Palmer's NPI (1043463631) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.