DR. EDWIN LINCOLN PALMER MD
NPI 1962492231
Radiology - Nuclear Radiology in Boston, MA
NPI Status: Active since October 26, 2005
Contact Information
55 FRUIT ST
WHT 289 RADIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 726-8782
Fax: (617) 726-6165
- Individual
- Male
- Radiology
- Nuclear Radiology
- PECOS Enrolled
About EDWIN PALMER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edwin Palmer, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in nuclear radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962492231 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085N0904X with license number 49988 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1962492231
- Provider Name
- DR. EDWIN LINCOLN PALMER MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 55 FRUIT ST WHT 289 RADIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES BOSTON, MA 02114
- Location Phone
- (617) 726-8782
- Location Fax
- (617) 726-6165
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 9142 MASS GENERAL PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
- Mailing Phone
- (617) 726-8782
- Mailing Fax
- (617) 726-6165
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-26-2005
- Last Update Date
- 08-09-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Radiology Nuclear Radiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2085N0904X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 49988
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207U00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Nuclear Medicine | 49988 (MA) |
| 2 | 2085R0202X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Radiology | 49988 (MA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2087383 | MEDICAID (05) | MA | |
| C15102 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MA | |
| C15102 | OTHER (01) | MA | BCBS MA |
| 727723 | OTHER (01) | MA | TUFTS HEALTH PLAN |
| B87208 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Edwin Palmer is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body
Nuclear medicine study of brain with metabolic evaluation
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying
Nuclear medicine study whole body
Nuclear medicine study, 1 area with spect and concurrent ct scan
Radioactive drug therapy through a vein
Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 FDG is a radioactive drug used in PET scans. It helps doctors see how your tissues and organs are functioning. The drug is given in a specific dose, up to 45 millicuries, depending on your body size and the type of scan.
This service was performed 28 times for 28 patientsLow osmolar contrast material with 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration is a diagnostic tool used in imaging procedures. It helps to enhance the visibility of specific areas in the body, aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's safe and generally well-tolerated by patients.
This service was performed 1,249 times for 15 patientsNuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.
This service was performed 247 times for 246 patientsA nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh involves a special camera and a small amount of radioactive tracer to create images of your body. It helps detect diseases early by showing the body's function and structure. It's safe and painless.
This service was performed 194 times for 191 patientsA nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh involves a special camera and a small amount of radioactive tracer to create images of your body. It helps detect diseases early by showing the body's function and structure. It's safe and painless.
This service was performed 69 times for 69 patientsA nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.
This service was performed 54 times for 54 patientsA nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.
This service was performed 109 times for 102 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the brain with metabolic evaluation involves using a safe radioactive substance and special imaging to assess brain function. It helps identify changes in brain metabolism that can indicate certain disorders.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsThis procedure helps analyze kidney function using a safe radioactive substance and special imaging. The substance is administered through an injection and travels to your kidneys. Images are then taken to assess blood flow and overall kidney function.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsA nuclear medicine study of lung circulation involves the use of a safe, radioactive substance to visualize lung function. It helps in diagnosing conditions like blood clots. The substance is injected and images are taken to study the blood flow in your lungs.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the lymphatic system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into your body. This substance travels through your lymphatic system and helps create images on a special camera. These images can help doctors diagnose conditions related to your immune system.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsA nuclear medicine study involves injecting a small amount of radioactive substance into your body. This substance travels through your body and gives off energy. Special cameras detect this energy, creating images of the inside of your body. It's a safe, effective way to diagnose various conditions.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsA nuclear medicine study with SPECT and concurrent CT scan is a special imaging test. It uses a small amount of radioactive substance and advanced imaging techniques to create detailed pictures of your internal body structures. It aids in diagnosing and tracking the progress of treatment for various diseases.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsRadioactive drug therapy through a vein involves injecting a drug with radioactive properties into your bloodstream. This drug travels throughout your body, targeting and destroying harmful cells, such as cancer cells, while sparing healthy ones. It's a non-invasive procedure to treat certain diseases.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1962492231, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962492231, enumerated as an "individual" on October 26, 2005.
The provider is located at 55 FRUIT ST WHT 289 RADIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 726-8782.
Radiology with taxonomy code 2085N0904X and a focus in Nuclear Radiology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
