Kenneth Palmer, MD
NPI 1255339883 · Gynecology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Palmer, MD is a Gynecology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1255339883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255339883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50553 (MN)
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
20 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
1,481 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 286 | $107 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 203 | $121 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 193 | $74 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 130 | $57 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 114 | $107 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 43 | 20 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 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
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2025-09-22
- Certified
- 2025-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Palmer's NPI number?
- Kenneth Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255339883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Palmer's specialty?
- Kenneth Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Palmer located?
- Kenneth Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1650 4th St Se, Rochester, MN 55904-4717.
- What is Kenneth Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Palmer is (507) 529-6616.
- Does Kenneth Palmer accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Palmer's NPI (1255339883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.