Christine Palmer, PA-C
NPI 1124583968 · Physician Assistant · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Palmer, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1124583968).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124583968
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019003325 (MO)
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
403 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 126 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 65 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 51 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 49 | $31 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 31 | $162 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 26 | $23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 320 | 170 |
| Cephalexin | 107 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 73 | 30 |
| Baclofen | 45 | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | 26 |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 1 record (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
- 2019-02-06
- Last updated
- 2019-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Palmer's NPI number?
- Christine Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124583968, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Palmer's specialty?
- Christine Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christine Palmer located?
- Christine Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-7310.
- What is Christine Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Palmer is (417) 875-3800.
- Does Christine Palmer accept Medicare?
- Christine Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Palmer's NPI (1124583968) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.