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JAMES S PALMER NP
NPI 1144316373
Nurse Practitioner in Kalamazoo, MI

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
1722 SHAFFER STREET, SUITE 1, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048(269) 381-3963(269) 381-3215 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About James S Palmer Np NPPES

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

JAMES S PALMER NP (NPI 1144316373) is an individual nurse practitioner in Kalamazoo, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704232568) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144316373
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES S PALMERCredential: NP
Location Address1722 SHAFFER STREET, SUITE 1Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Mailing Address1722 Shaffer Street, Suite 1Kalamazoo, MI 49048 · (269) 381-3963 · Fax (269) 381-3215
Phone(269) 381-3963
Fax(269) 381-3215
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1144316373 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4704232568
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1722 SHAFFER STREET, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedON41240MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James S Palmer Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2365546967
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070409000113
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
94 services86 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
59 services57 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
21 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Borgess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230117
Location1521 Gull RoadKalamazoo, MI 49048 · Kalamazoo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49048 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

74.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.9
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. TRACY A REESE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1722 SHAFFER STREET, SUITE 3
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Kalamazoo County (269) 226-5197
JULIE STOVER
Psychologist
1722 SHAFFER STREET
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Kalamazoo County (269) 226-5600

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 James Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Palmer is 1144316373. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is James Palmer located?

James Palmer practices at 1722 Shaffer Street Suite 1, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The listed phone number is (269) 381-3963.

What is James Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is James Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Palmer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Palmer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list James 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.

Is James Palmer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Palmer is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Palmer was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.