Douglas R Palmer, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Janesville, WI

Douglas R Palmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Janesville, Wisconsin. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Health System Corporation and his current practice location is 3524 E Milwaukee St, Janesville, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 756-7100.

Douglas R Palmer is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 27483-020) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1427095694.

Contact Information

Douglas R Palmer, MD
3524 E Milwaukee St,
Janesville, WI 53546-1626
(608) 756-7100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDouglas R Palmer
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location3524 E Milwaukee St, Janesville, Wisconsin
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Douglas R Palmer attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427095694
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567569544
  • Enrollment ID: I20070529000043

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Douglas R Palmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427095694NPI-NPPES
P00801177CD3624OtherWIRR MEDICARE
PALMEDOUOtherWIMERCYCARE INSURANCE
0900029OtherWIPHYSICIANS PLUS INSURANCE
39171561401OtherWIUNITY
30748700MedicaidWI
980OtherWIDEAN HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 27483-020 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Health System CorpJanesville, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Health System Corporation7416860440475

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Douglas R Palmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Health System Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598718603
PECOS PAC ID: 7416860440
Enrollment ID: O20031113000164

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Douglas R Palmer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Douglas R Palmer, MD
3524 E Milwaukee St,
Janesville, WI 53546-1626

Ph: (608) 756-7100
Douglas R Palmer, MD
3524 E Milwaukee St,
Janesville, WI 53546-1626

Ph: (608) 756-7100

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