Biff Palmer, MD
NPI 1053380550 · Nephrology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Biff Palmer, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1053380550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053380550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F9915 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
85 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $121 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 24 | $68 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 23 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $167 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$167 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54,050 across 40 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4801 Alberta AveEl Paso, TX 79905-2707Phone: (915) 215-5200Fax: (915) 215-8640
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-16
- Last updated
- 2024-04-16
- Certified
- 2024-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Biff Palmer's NPI number?
- Biff Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053380550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Biff Palmer's specialty?
- Biff Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Biff Palmer located?
- Biff Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-7208.
- What is Biff Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Biff Palmer is (214) 645-2888.
- Does Biff Palmer accept Medicare?
- Biff Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Biff Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Biff Palmer's NPI (1053380550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.