Shawn L Palmer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Folsom, CA

Shawn L Palmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Folsom, California. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Site Sacramento Medical Group Inc. and his current practice location is 2160 E Bidwell St, Folsom, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (916) 983-9823.

Shawn L Palmer is licensed to practice in California (license number G66126) 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 1700801016.

Contact Information

Shawn L Palmer, MD
2160 E Bidwell St,
Folsom, CA 95630-6453
(916) 983-9823
(916) 983-9623

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Physician's Profile

Full NameShawn L Palmer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location2160 E Bidwell St, Folsom, California
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:
  • Shawn L Palmer attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700801016
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749297141
  • Enrollment ID: I20060310000156

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shawn L Palmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700801016NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G66126 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Site Sacramento Medical Group Inc.19512035046

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. Shawn L Palmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Site Sacramento Medical Group Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578866893
PECOS PAC ID: 1951203504
Enrollment ID: O20040123000354
Entity NameShawn Palmer Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144253675
PECOS PAC ID: 1759398142
Enrollment ID: O20060309000327

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. Shawn L 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
Shawn L Palmer, MD
2160 E Bidwell St,
Folsom, CA 95630-6453

Ph: (916) 983-9823
Shawn L Palmer, MD
2160 E Bidwell St,
Folsom, CA 95630-6453

Ph: (916) 983-9823

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