Dr Kristi Jo Backer Palmer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Coon Rapids, MN

Dr Kristi Jo Backer Palmer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Allina Health System and her current practice location is 9055 Springbrook Dr Nw, Coon Rapids, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (763) 780-9155.

Dr Kristi Jo Backer Palmer is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2519) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1053535419.

Contact Information

Dr Kristi Jo Backer Palmer, OD
9055 Springbrook Dr Nw,
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-5841
(763) 780-9155
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kristi Jo Backer Palmer
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location9055 Springbrook Dr Nw, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kristi Jo Backer Palmer attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053535419
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800963638
  • Enrollment ID: I20080922000074

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kristi Jo Backer Palmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053535419NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2569 (Colorado)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 3155T (Oregon)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 2519 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allina Health System45875736133101

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 Kristi Jo Backer Palmer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAllina Health System
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295272342
PECOS PAC ID: 4587573613
Enrollment ID: O20040319000460
Provider NameAllina Health System
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457657249
PECOS PAC ID: 4587573613
Enrollment ID: O20221213001713

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 Kristi Jo Backer 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 Kristi Jo Backer Palmer, OD
2925 Chicago Ave,
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Ph: (612) 262-5000
Dr Kristi Jo Backer Palmer, OD
9055 Springbrook Dr Nw,
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-5841

Ph: (763) 780-9155

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