MR. RICHARD ANTHONY PALMER M.D.
NPI 1962639997
Anesthesiology in Decatur, AL

Q: What is Richard Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Palmer is 1962639997. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2009.

Q: What is Richard Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Palmer was last updated on June 25, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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 June 17, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1122 14TH AVE SE, DECATUR, AL 35601(256) 764-9697(256) 552-3990 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Mr. Richard Anthony Palmer M.d. NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD ANTHONY PALMER M.D. (NPI 1962639997) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Decatur, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD33395) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962639997

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD ANTHONY PALMERCredential: M.D.

Location Address1122 14TH AVE SEDecatur, AL 35601-3361

Mailing Address1122 14th Ave SeDecatur, AL 35601-3361 · (256) 764-9697 · Fax (256) 552-3990

Phone(256) 764-9697

Fax(256) 552-3990

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJune 17, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2014

✔ NPI 1962639997 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · MD33395

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 0116022976 (VA)

1122 14TH AVE SE, Decatur, AL 35601

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Mr. Richard Anthony Palmer M.d. 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 ID6305086638

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140820001975

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 16

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

82 services82 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

36 services36 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for access to central vein 00532

Anesthesia for access to a central vein is a medical procedure where a numbing medication is used to minimize discomfort during the insertion of a long, thin tube into a large vein. This tube can be used to deliver medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

16 services16 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

15 services15 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

15 services14 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300

Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.

13 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older) 00830

Anesthesia for lower abdomen hernia repair in individuals aged 1 year or older involves administering medication to ensure you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be either general (you're asleep) or regional (numbs a large area). It's safe and monitored by professionals.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

11 services11 patients

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

Pre-operative OSA assessment

Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

100%289 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

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 4

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

ANNA ARORA CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1122 14TH AVE SE
DECATUR, AL 35601

Morgan County (256) 560-2890

DR. WILLIS TAYLOR WILLIAMS M.D.

Anesthesiology

1122 14TH AVE SE
DECATUR, AL 35601

Morgan County (256) 810-1988

BARRY G. BLACK CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1122 14TH AVE SE
DECATUR, AL 35601

Morgan County (256) 560-2890

JOHANNA ASHLEY CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1122 14TH AVE SE
DECATUR, AL 35601

Morgan County (256) 560-2890

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 1962639997. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2009.

Where is Richard Palmer located?

Richard Palmer practices at 1122 14th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601. The listed phone number is (256) 764-9697.

What is Richard Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Richard Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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 Richard Palmer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Richard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Palmer was last updated on June 25, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.