Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Palmer, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1538141973
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 57.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1910 Blanding St
Columbia, SC 292013520
(803) 256-4107
Mailing address
Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 6, 2021
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #2298

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538141973. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,126
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$91,027
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 462 266 $101
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 127 127 $132
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 125 101 $9
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 67 44 $32
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 52 46 $9
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 50 48 $71
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 38 37 $11
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments 37 35 $91
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 37 29 $7
22558 Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 32 32 $176

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Columbia Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$244
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 6 $132.21
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $111.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$244

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
701
Patients
412
Total drug cost
$5,200
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 159 132 $1,437
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 135 60 $1,185
Tramadol Hcl Generic 80 53 $407
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 75 54 $505
Gabapentin Generic 60 30 $422
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 56 40 $250
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 41 16 $240
Meloxicam Generic 25 14 $128
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 21 0 $206
Celecoxib Generic 20 0 $229

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Andrew Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Palmer practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Andrew Palmer practice?
Dr. Andrew Palmer practices at 1910 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 292013520. Office phone: 8032564107.
What is Dr. Andrew Palmer's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538141973, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.