TESSA CECILE PALMER NP
NPI 1639594773
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Anderson, IN

Active since February 26, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD, ANDERSON, IN 46013(765) 646-6331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2022, Aug 10, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Tessa Cecile Palmer Np NPPES

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

TESSA CECILE PALMER NP (NPI 1639594773) is an individual gerontology provider in Anderson, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (71004834A) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639594773
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameTESSA CECILE PALMERCredential: NP
Location Address4778 S SCATTERFIELD RDAnderson, IN 46013
Mailing Address250 N Shadeland AveIndianapolis, IN 46219-4959
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2022
NPI 1639594773 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
License Licensed in IN · 71004834A
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License 71004834A (IN)
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD, Anderson, IN 46013

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Tessa Smith

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tessa Cecile 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 ID7113159583
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140417000878
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

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
66 services66 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150056
Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46013 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
37%591 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
30%1,065 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
37%1,004 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 26% · 23 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 26% · 35 patients
29%21 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
37%150 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%4,101 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%374 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
41%3,893 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
85%3,893 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
68%3,893 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
28%3,893 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD
ANDERSON, IN 46013
Emergency Medicine
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD
ANDERSON, IN 46013
Internal Medicine
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD
ANDERSON, IN 46013
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD
ANDERSON, IN 46013
Emergency Medicine
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD
ANDERSON, IN 46013
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD
ANDERSON, IN 46013
Physician Assistant
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD
ANDERSON, IN 46013
Pediatrics
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD
ANDERSON, IN 46013

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 Tessa Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tessa Palmer is 1639594773. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2014. The provider is also known as Tessa Smith.

Where is Tessa Palmer located?

Tessa Palmer practices at 4778 S Scatterfield Rd, Anderson, IN 46013. The listed phone number is (765) 646-6331.

What is Tessa Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Tessa Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tessa 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 Tessa Palmer accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Tessa 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 Tessa Palmer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tessa Palmer is affiliated with Indiana University Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tessa Palmer was last updated on August 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.