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
- Primary practice
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4005 Westmark Dr, Suite 200
Dubuque, IA 520022271
(563) 582-6202
fax (563) 582-5909 - Mailing address
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350 N Grandview, Attn: Laurie Fishnick
Dubuque, IA 520016388
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.