Cedric Palmer, M.D.
NPI 1558561464 · Family Medicine Physician · Cookeville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cedric Palmer, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cookeville, TN (NPI 1558561464).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558561464
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD42624 (TN)
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
18 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
214 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 | 110 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 38 | $102 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 36 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 30 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 146 | 142 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 121 | 115 |
| Mupirocin | 30 | 26 |
| Cefdinir | 27 | 26 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 26 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 25 | 23 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 18 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2007-07-19
- Last updated
- 2017-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cedric Palmer's NPI number?
- Cedric Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558561464, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cedric Palmer's specialty?
- Cedric Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cedric Palmer located?
- Cedric Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 128 N Whitney Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-2493.
- What is Cedric Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cedric Palmer is (931) 783-5848.
- Does Cedric Palmer accept Medicare?
- Cedric Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cedric Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — Cedric Palmer's NPI (1558561464) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.