Ryan Palmer, MD
NPI 1063647345 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Palmer, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1063647345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063647345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30805 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,320 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 196 | $82 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 195 | $58 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 128 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 98 | $51 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 81 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 78 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 665 | 235 |
| Meloxicam | 473 | 165 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 400 | 152 |
| Methocarbamol | 382 | 192 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 251 | 140 |
| Celecoxib | 190 | 58 |
| Ibuprofen | 168 | 115 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 across 3 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 (2)
- 1800 Lakeside CirAuburn, AL 36830-2842Phone: (334) 826-9800
- 3421 Medical Park Dr2 Medical ParkMobile, AL 36693-3330Phone: (251) 665-8250Fax: (251) 665-8265
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-15
- Last updated
- 2019-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Palmer's NPI number?
- Ryan Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063647345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Palmer's specialty?
- Ryan Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ryan Palmer located?
- Ryan Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 N 20th St Ste 18, Opelika, AL 36801.
- What is Ryan Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Palmer is (334) 749-8303.
- Does Ryan Palmer accept Medicare?
- Ryan Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Palmer's NPI (1063647345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.