RONALD L PALMER MD
NPI 1578597290
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Bridgeton, MO

Q: What is Ronald Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Palmer is 1578597290. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Q: What is Ronald Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Palmer was last updated on February 26, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

12303 DEPAUL DR, DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER, BRIDGETON, MO 63044(314) 344-6350 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Ronald L Palmer Md NPPES

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

RONALD L PALMER MD (NPI 1578597290) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Bridgeton, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R5B08) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital Jefferson City, and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578597290

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameRONALD L PALMERCredential: MD

Location Address12303 DEPAUL DR, DEPAUL HEALTH CENTERBridgeton, MO 63044

Mailing Address502 Earth City Expressway, Ste 121Earth City, MO 63045 · (314) 770-2133 · Fax (314) 770-2154

Phone(314) 344-6350

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1978

Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2008

✔ NPI 1578597290 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in MO · R5B08

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

12303 DEPAUL DR, Bridgeton, MO 63044

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN300041136MO

Medicaid201778701MO

Medicare UPINA12074

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified008010025

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ronald L Palmer Md 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 ID9931290830

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070807000499

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ronald Palmer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ernst Radiology Clinic, Inc

Same address

Diagnostic Radiology

12303 DEPAUL DR, DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER
Bridgeton, MO 63044

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
19 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629000971 (314) 344-6350

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 19

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

329 services310 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

210 services207 patients

Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.

99 services98 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.

60 services60 patients

Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 74176

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis is a non-invasive medical test. It uses special X-ray equipment to create detailed images of your abdominal and pelvic areas. This helps doctors examine organs, tissues, and vessels. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.

59 services57 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275

A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.

47 services47 patients

Ct scan of chest without contrast 71250

A CT scan of the chest without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses special X-ray equipment to produce detailed images of your chest area, including your lungs and heart. It can help diagnose conditions such as lung diseases or heart disorders. It doesn't involve any dyes or contrast agents.

37 services36 patients

X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018

An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.

36 services33 patients

Ct scan of chest with contrast 71260

A CT scan of the chest with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye (contrast) is used to highlight specific areas in your body, providing clearer pictures of your chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to your lungs, heart, and other chest structures.

33 services33 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

30 services30 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.

30 services30 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

23 services23 patients

X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564

An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.

23 services18 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

21 services19 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

21 services21 patients

X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 73630

An X-ray of the foot, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones and tissues in your foot. This helps to identify fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Multiple views ensure a comprehensive examination.

19 services18 patients

X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 72170

An X-ray of the pelvis, 1-2 views, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the lower part of your torso. These images help to detect any abnormalities or injuries in your hip bones and surrounding structures.

14 services14 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.

13 services13 patients

X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 73080

An elbow X-ray with a minimum of 3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It helps visualize the bones of the elbow from different angles. This aids in diagnosing conditions like fractures or arthritis. The procedure is quick, painless, and usually takes around 15 minutes.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital Jefferson City

Acute Care Hospitals · Jefferson City, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number260011

Location2505 Mission DriveJefferson City, MO 65109 · Cole County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ssm St Clare Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fenton, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260081

Location1015 BowlesFenton, MO 63026 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond Heights, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260091

Location6420 Clayton RdRichmond Heights, MO 63117 · St. Louis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Bridgeton, MO

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number260104

Location12303 Depaul DriveBridgeton, MO 63044 · St. Louis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63044 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

$86.32 typical visit price

range $55.65 – $169.38

Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.50 typical visit price

range $17.76 – $137.92

Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MR. THOMAS MARK HENTRICH RNFA

Registered Nurse

12303 DEPAUL DR
BRIDGETON, MO 63044

St. Louis County (314) 344-6000

LAURA MARIE VIERO-DOTHAGE MD

Emergency Medicine

12303 DEPAUL DR, DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER
BRIDGETON, MO 63044

St. Louis County (314) 344-6000

BRYAN JOHN GOSS ACNP

Nurse Practitioner

12303 DEPAUL DR
BRIDGETON, MO 63044

St. Louis County (314) 344-6000

SONIANAGARAJ MELKAVERI MD

Internal Medicine

12303 DEPAUL DR
BRIDGETON, MO 63044

St. Louis County (314) 317-0600

KELLY LYN HATINA

Speech-Language Pathologist

12303 DEPAUL DR
BRIDGETON, MO 63044

St. Louis County (314) 447-5847

MIDWEST EMERGENCY ASSOCIATES DE PAUL LLC

Emergency Medicine

12303 DEPAUL DR
BRIDGETON, MO 63044

St. Louis County (314) 344-6000

MRS. CAMILA ELIZABETH FLETCHER RD, LD

Dietitian, Registered

12303 DEPAUL DR
ST. LOUIS, MO 63044

St. Louis County (314) 447-5666

MS. ANDREA NEWPORT CRNA

Registered Nurse

12303 DEPAUL DR
BRIDGETON, MO 63044

St. Louis County (314) 344-7049

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 Ronald Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Palmer is 1578597290. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Ronald Palmer located?

Ronald Palmer practices at 12303 Depaul Dr Depaul Health Center, Bridgeton, MO 63044. The listed phone number is (314) 344-6350.

What is Ronald Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Ronald Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ronald Palmer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Palmer reassigns Medicare benefits to Ernst Radiology Clinic, Inc (Bridgeton, MO). The 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 Ronald Palmer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Ronald Palmer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ronald Palmer is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital Jefferson City, Ssm St Clare Health Center, Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis and Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Palmer was last updated on February 26, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.