Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Nephrology Physician · Washington, DC

  • NPI 1134206741
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
106 Irving St Nw, Ste 422 Pob South Tower
Washington, DC 200102927
(202) 877-0698
fax (202) 877-6959
Mailing address
931 Dominion Reserve Dr
Mc Lean, VA 221022015

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 19, 2025
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
District of Columbia #MD31979 · Maryland #D0055120
Medicaid
DC #034639100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134206741. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,818
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$256,162
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 695 169 $88
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 475 132 $130
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 183 149 $145
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 145 38 $388
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 102 79 $79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 90 42 $125
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 82 20 $323
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 46 26 $103

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Washington Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$349
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 4 $87.66
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 4 $80.24
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $56.81
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $52.90
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $32.44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $24.87
Akebia Therapeutics INC 1 $13.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$349

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
818
Patients
137
Total drug cost
$65,026
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 115 27 $1,164
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 112 29 $725
Losartan Potassium Generic 85 21 $945
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 82 18 $2,520
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 71 11 $812
Gabapentin Generic 50 0 $1,347
Carvedilol Generic 43 14 $454
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 40 0 $194
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 36 0 $28,118
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 35 0 $430

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Palmer practices Nephrology Physician in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Richard Palmer practice?
Dr. Richard Palmer practices at 106 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC 200102927. Office phone: 2028770698.
What is Dr. Richard Palmer's NPI?
Dr. Richard Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134206741, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.