Benjamin Palmer, DPM
NPI 1164955308 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Clarksville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Palmer, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Clarksville, TN (NPI 1164955308).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164955308
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 935 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
3,069 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 486 | $18 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 367 | $30 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 344 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 265 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 187 | $118 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 163 | $101 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 49 | 32 |
| Ciclopirox | 48 | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 42 | 21 |
| Ketoconazole | 29 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 28 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 23 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$571 across 23 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
- 2017-04-05
- Last updated
- 2024-12-31
- Certified
- 2024-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Palmer's NPI number?
- Benjamin Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164955308, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Palmer's specialty?
- Benjamin Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Palmer located?
- Benjamin Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 Chesapeake Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040.
- What is Benjamin Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Palmer is (931) 245-1920.
- Does Benjamin Palmer accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Palmer's NPI (1164955308) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.