Quick answers
- Does Kristi J. Backer Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristi J. Backer Palmer 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 Kristi J. Backer Palmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 249 Original Medicare patients and 436 services for Kristi J. Backer Palmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristi J. Backer Palmer's NPI number?
- 1053535419. 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 Kristi J. Backer Palmer, 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 patients | 249 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 436 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)192 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)46 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)42 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)30 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure64%
- Diabetes37%
- Arthritis35%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristi J. Backer Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 440 Elm St EAnnandale, MN 55302 (320) 682‑5225
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristi J. Backer Palmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Annandale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Annandale, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allina Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053535419 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians