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DR. RICHARD MICHAEL PALMER M.D., CEDIR
NPI 1821280892
Family Medicine in Surprise, AZ

Active since August 14, 2007PECOS Enrolled
13985 W GRAND AVE, SURPRISE, AZ 85374(520) 316-0800(480) 664-3563 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Michael Palmer M.d., Cedir NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD MICHAEL PALMER M.D., CEDIR (NPI 1821280892) is an individual family medicine provider in Surprise, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (29903) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821280892
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD MICHAEL PALMERCredential: M.D., CEDIR
Location Address13985 W GRAND AVESurprise, AZ 85374-3625
Mailing AddressPo Box 95461Cleveland, OH 44101-0033 · (928) 669-3353 · Fax (928) 669-3131
Phone(520) 316-0800
Fax(480) 664-3563
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1821280892 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 29903
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
13985 W GRAND AVE, Surprise, AZ 85374
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Michael Palmer M.d., Cedir 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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Palmer reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Schuk Toak District Office
102 mi
Public Health or Welfare
HWY 86, MILEPOST 127
San Isidro, AZ 85634
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Ton Sells Hospital
  • 349 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124101779 (520) 295-2503
Dhhs Ihs Phoenix Area
117 mi
Critical Access
12033 AGENCY RD
Parker, AZ 85344
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851678585 (928) 669-2137
Dhhs Ihs Phoenix Area
144 mi
Clinic/Center
943 HUALAPAI WAY
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 210 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265719934 (928) 769-2900
Irene Benn Medical Center
246 mi
Clinic/Center
10 LINCOLN ST
Moapa, NV 89025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 143 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841535317 (775) 784-5327

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85374 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

MS. KRISTINE HUNT AU.D.
Audiologist
13985 W GRAND AVE, #101
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Maricopa County (602) 222-6412
DR. SHERRIE LEE SOMERSHOE PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
13985 W GRAND AVE
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Maricopa County (623) 340-4249
MS. SHERRY LYNN WHITENER LCSW, MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
13985 W GRAND AVE
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Maricopa County (623) 266-8421
SUPERNA KUNDRA M.D
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
13985 W GRAND AVE, SUITE 101
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Maricopa County (612) 991-7462
DR. KRISTEN MICHELLE CARR AU.D.
Audiologist
13985 W GRAND AVE, STE. 101
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Maricopa County (623) 266-8490
DAVID A DOWNS JR. MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
13985 W GRAND AVE, NORTHWEST VA HEALTH CARE CLINIC
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Maricopa County (623) 251-2884
PHOENIX VAMC
Clinic/Center (VA)
13985 W GRAND AVE, SUITE 101
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Maricopa County (702) 341-3152

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 Richard Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Palmer is 1821280892. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2007.

Where is Richard Palmer located?

Richard Palmer practices at 13985 W Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374. The listed phone number is (520) 316-0800.

What is Richard Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Richard Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Palmer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Palmer reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Schuk Toak District Office (San Isidro, AZ), Dhhs Ihs Phoenix Area (Parker, AZ), Dhhs Ihs Phoenix Area (Peach Springs, AZ) and Irene Benn Medical Center (Moapa, NV). 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 Richard Palmer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Palmer was last updated on August 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.