Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Palmer, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Tuscaloosa, AL
- NPI 1649454117
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.0 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1774 McFarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 354062136
(205) 759-2920
fax (205) 759-1344
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 29, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #MD34255
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649454117. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
480
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$60,048
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 89 | 86 | $95 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 80 | 68 | $98 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 67 | 67 | $131 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 62 | 61 | $124 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 45 | 45 | $228 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 41 | 41 | $125 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 24 | 24 | $133 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 19 | 19 | $68 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 16 | 16 | $162 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 13 | 13 | $98 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$679
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | 13 | $193.95 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 10 | $183.08 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 4 | $91.27 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 4 | $64.08 | |
| IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | 2 | $31.97 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 1 | $21.23 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 1 | $20.86 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $20.27 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $19.93 | |
| AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 1 | $16.89 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 1 | $15.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
548
Patients
216
Total drug cost
$238,516
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 183 | 82 | $2,885 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 54 | 18 | $2,174 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 42 | 20 | $798 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 36 | 16 | $623 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 32 | 13 | $34,444 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 23 | 12 | $167 |
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $1,036 |
| Entyvio (Vedolizumab) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $182,260 |
| Plenvu (Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C) | Brand | 22 | 21 | $3,289 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 20 | 11 | $376 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Palmer practices Gastroenterology Physician in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Where does Dr. Michael Palmer practice?
Dr. Michael Palmer practices at 1774 McFarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 354062136. Office phone: 2057592920.
What is Dr. Michael Palmer's NPI?
Dr. Michael Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649454117, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.