Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Palmer, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician · Greenville, SC
- NPI 1538175062
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1011 Frontage RD
Greenville, SC 296154240
(864) 242-4263
fax (864) 242-2250 - Mailing address
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300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 24, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- South Carolina #27085 · Rhode Island #12898
- Medicaid
- SC #270852
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538175062. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,487
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$109,873
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 302 | 85 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 215 | 153 | $118 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 152 | 26 | $0 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 140 | 140 | $155 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 128 | 97 | $85 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 106 | 64 | $51 | |
73140 |
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 101 | 66 | $34 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 83 | 43 | $37 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 67 | 46 | $33 | |
26055 |
Incision of tendon covering of finger | 51 | 33 | $293 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$463
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACUMED LLC | 7 | $326.98 | |
| Endo USA, Inc. | 1 | $136.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
87
Patients
80
Total drug cost
$439
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 25 | 23 | $73 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 24 | 23 | $101 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 23 | 21 | $187 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 15 | 13 | $78 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Palmer practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. Michael Palmer practice?
Dr. Michael Palmer practices at 1011 Frontage RD, Greenville, SC 296154240. Office phone: 8642424263.
What is Dr. Michael Palmer's NPI?
Dr. Michael Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538175062, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.