Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Palmer, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Dubuque, IA

  • NPI 1366434078
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4005 Westmark Dr, Suite 200
Dubuque, IA 520022271
(563) 582-6202
fax (563) 582-5909
Mailing address
350 N Grandview, Attn: Laurie Fishnick
Dubuque, IA 520016388

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 2, 2016
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #MD30479 · Alabama #17684
Medicaid (2)
AL #009910457 · AL #D09910457

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366434078. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
558
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,142
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 131 131 $124
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 118 81 $91
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 90 72 $42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 86 65 $62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 30 28 $91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 27 27 $124
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 21 $56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 23 22 $46
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 15 13 $34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Dubuque Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$140
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 2 $98.21
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $41.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$140

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
457
Patients
241
Total drug cost
$2,316
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 336 158 $865
Celecoxib Generic 44 22 $927
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 40 37 $255
Tramadol Hcl Generic 14 13 $30
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 12 0 $174
Methylprednisolone Generic 11 11 $66

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Palmer practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Dubuque, IA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Palmer practice?
Dr. Christopher Palmer practices at 4005 Westmark Dr, Dubuque, IA 520022271. Office phone: 5635826202.
What is Dr. Christopher Palmer's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366434078, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); 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.