Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Palmer, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Richmond, VA

  • NPI 1669451860
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-7284
fax (804) 828-9749
Additional location
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 232985051
Mailing address
Po Box 91734
Richmond, VA 232911734

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2018
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101054820

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669451860. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
559
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$20,451
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 299 183 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 68 16 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 63 42 $34
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 46 12 $38
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 45 19 $79
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 21 20 $11
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 17 11 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Richmond Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 158. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Palmer's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Palmer practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Richmond, VA.
Where does Dr. Catherine Palmer practice?
Dr. Catherine Palmer practices at 1200 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298. Office phone: 8048287284.
What is Dr. Catherine Palmer's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669451860, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Palmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Palmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.