Dr Kenneth M Palmer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Rochester, MN

Dr Kenneth M Palmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology" physician in Rochester, Minnesota. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Vohra Post Acute Care Physicians Of The East Pa, Vohra Wound Physicians Of The Mid-west, S.c. and his current practice location is 1650 4th St Se, Rochester, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 529-6616.

Dr Kenneth M Palmer is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 50553) 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 1255339883.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth M Palmer, MD
1650 4th St Se,
Rochester, MN 55904-4717
(507) 529-6616
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth M Palmer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience42 Years
Location1650 4th St Se, Rochester, Minnesota
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:
  • Dr Kenneth M Palmer attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255339883
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/19/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385735307
  • Enrollment ID: I20080424000153

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth M Palmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255339883NPI-NPPES
02365442MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology 50553 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vohra Post Acute Care Physicians Of The East Pa549698124355
Vohra Wound Physicians Of The Mid-west, S.c.97394673098

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. Dr Kenneth M Palmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVohra Post Acute Care Physicians Of The East Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063848968
PECOS PAC ID: 5496981243
Enrollment ID: O20140121000077

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. Dr Kenneth M 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
Dr Kenneth M Palmer, MD
1650 4th St Se,
Rochester, MN 55904-4717

Ph: (507) 529-6616
Dr Kenneth M Palmer, MD
1650 4th St Se,
Rochester, MN 55904-4717

Ph: (507) 529-6616

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