Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Teresa Palmer, APRN

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1538184270
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 305-7255
fax (865) 305-7115
Additional location
907 E LaMar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN 378045015
(865) 977-4618
fax (865) 977-4787
Mailing address
Po Box 440504
Nashville, TN 372440504

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 1, 2018
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LC0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #10933 · Tennessee #APN0000010933

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538184270. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
129
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$14,359
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 40 21 $142
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 34 26 $96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 26 26 $139
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 17 16 $61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 12 12 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $21.30
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $11.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
137
Patients
36
Total drug cost
$16,466
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 37 24 $988
Xtampza Er (Oxycodone Myristate) Brand 19 12 $12,941
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $213
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 16 0 $476
Lorazepam Generic 15 0 $113
Fentanyl Generic 12 0 $1,464
Alprazolam Generic 11 0 $45
Mirtazapine Generic 11 0 $229

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Teresa Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. Teresa Palmer practices Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Teresa Palmer practice?
Dr. Teresa Palmer practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Office phone: 8653057255.
What is Dr. Teresa Palmer's NPI?
Dr. Teresa Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538184270, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Teresa Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Teresa Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Teresa Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.