Richard Palmer, MD
NPI 1396742128 · Family Medicine Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Palmer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1396742128).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396742128
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G3668 (TX)
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
1,198 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 | 397 | $122 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 335 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 135 | $87 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 75 | $3 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 64 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 312 | 95 |
| Losartan Potassium | 204 | 65 |
| Prednisone | 154 | 99 |
| Metformin Hcl | 146 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 137 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 127 | 36 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,241 across 125 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
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2016-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Palmer's NPI number?
- Richard Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396742128, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Palmer's specialty?
- Richard Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Palmer located?
- Richard Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2277 Nw Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213-1853.
- What is Richard Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Palmer is (210) 342-7300.
- Does Richard Palmer accept Medicare?
- Richard Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Palmer's NPI (1396742128) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.