DR. ROBERT CARLTON PALMER M.D.
NPI 1043639800
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Fort Myers, FL

Q: What is Robert Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Palmer is 1043639800. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2014.

Q: What is Robert Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XP3100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Palmer was last updated on May 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 09, 2014PECOS Enrolled

98.33/100

CMS Quality Rating

15821 HOLLYFERN CT # 3732, FORT MYERS, FL 33908(239) 432-5100(863) 336-0017 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 30, 2026, Jun 9, 2024, Mar 16, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Robert Carlton Palmer M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ROBERT CARLTON PALMER M.D. (NPI 1043639800) is an individual pediatric orthopaedic surgery provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME157355) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Naples.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043639800

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XP3100X

Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT CARLTON PALMERCredential: M.D.

Location Address15821 HOLLYFERN CT # 3732Fort Myers, FL 33908-3732

Mailing Address341 Turnbury WayNaples, FL 34110-1452 · (863) 443-0854 · Fax (863) 336-0017

Phone(239) 432-5100

Fax(863) 336-0017

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 9, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 30, 2026

✔ NPI 1043639800 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XP3100X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME157355✔ Licensed in LA · 344297✔ Licensed in TX · S1211✔ Licensed in NC · 202002534

Definition

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

15821 HOLLYFERN CT # 3732, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13361 Pine Ridge Rd Ste 202Naples, FL 34109-3938 · Phone (239) 432-5100

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Robert Carlton Palmer M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Palmer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Miami

23 mi

Ambulatory Surgical

3880 TAMIAMI TRL N
Naples, FL 34103

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
3,639 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1295279586 (239) 659-3037

Vidant Medical Group LLC

657 mi

Ambulatory Surgical

701 DOCTORS DR STE N
Kinston, NC 28501

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
1,653 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1376049619 (252) 559-2200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.33/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.93

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Robert Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Palmer is 1043639800. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2014.

Where is Robert Palmer located?

Robert Palmer practices at 15821 Hollyfern Ct # 3732, Fort Myers, FL 33908. The listed phone number is (239) 432-5100.

What is Robert Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XP3100X.

Is Robert Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Palmer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Palmer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Palmer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Miami (Naples, FL) and Vidant Medical Group LLC (Kinston, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Robert Palmer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Palmer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 3 other insurers list Robert Palmer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Palmer was last updated on May 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.