Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Palmer, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Savannah, GA

  • NPI 1568435162
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 10 locations across 2 states.

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
210 E Derenne Ave
Savannah, GA 314056736
(912) 644-5300
fax (912) 644-5260
Mailing address
210 E Derenne Avenue
Savannah, GA 31405
Georgia — 7 locations
Additional location
101 W Mulberry Blvd, Ste 140
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 748-5111
fax (912) 748-6699
Additional location
166 Memorial Dr
Jesup, GA 315450101
(912) 427-0800
fax (912) 427-6029
Additional location
16915 Highway 67 Ste A
Statesboro, GA 304585819
(912) 681-2500
fax (912) 681-2025
Additional location
60 Exchange St Ste B1
Richmond Hill, GA 313247646
(912) 756-2273
fax (912) 756-3773
Additional location
602 E Long St
Claxton, GA 304175914
(912) 739-3275
fax (912) 439-4011
Additional location
8 N Williams St
Metter, GA 304394547
(912) 685-3550
fax (912) 685-3553
Additional location
810 Towne Park Dr
Rincon, GA 313265171
(912) 826-2533
fax (912) 826-2572
South Carolina — 2 locations
Additional location
25 Hospital Center Blvd Ste 100
Hilton Head, SC 299262735
(800) 827-6536
fax (912) 644-5241
Additional location
8201 Pinellas Dr
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 705-9401
fax (843) 705-9402

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2019
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #044980 · South Carolina #MD20481
Medicaid (2)
SC #000795814K · GA #00795814A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568435162. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,497
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$97,553
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,431 132 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 239 155 $118
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 186 134 $66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 146 121 $82
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 99 80 $31
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 87 71 $40
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73 37 $30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 49 49 $151
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 34 19 $17
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 33 30 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 130. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
442
Patients
305
Total drug cost
$2,847
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 87 25 $211
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 76 57 $701
Ibuprofen Generic 69 58 $239
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 61 60 $260
Cephalexin Generic 37 14 $102
Cefadroxil Generic 31 31 $178
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 29 14 $867
Tramadol Hcl Generic 21 19 $50
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 15 $116
Methylprednisolone Generic 14 12 $123

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. David Palmer practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Savannah, GA.
Where does Dr. David Palmer practice?
Dr. David Palmer practices at 210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 314056736. Office phone: 9126445300.
What is Dr. David Palmer's NPI?
Dr. David Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568435162, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.