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Anesthesiology

Vincent C. Palmire Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Canton, OH · Des Moines, IA · Iowa City, IA · Ohio, Iowa

Summary

Dr. Vincent C. Palmire Jr., MD is an anesthesiologist at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. Phone: (515) 247-3121. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vincent C. Palmire Jr. had 251 Original Medicare patients and 1,094 services. NPI 1043249451. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vincent C. Palmire Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Vincent C. Palmire Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vincent C. Palmire Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Vincent C. Palmire Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 1,094 services for Vincent C. Palmire Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vincent C. Palmire Jr.'s NPI number?
1043249451. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Vincent C. Palmire Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients251
Services billed to Medicare1,094
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)224 services
  2. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)153 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)115 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (93320)101 services
  5. Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)74 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease75%
  • Atrial fibrillation75%
  • Heart failure52%
  • Arthritis51%

Hospitals where Vincent C. Palmire Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vincent C. Palmire Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Vincent C. Palmire Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vincent C. Palmire Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cep America - Anesthesia PC849 clinicians in the group
  • Aultman Deuble Heart and Vascular Hospital, LLC112 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Des Moines

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cep America - Anesthesia PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043249451
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians