Quick answers
- Does Christine J. Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine J. 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 Christine J. Palmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 191 Original Medicare patients and 1,862 services for Christine J. Palmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine J. Palmer's NPI number?
- 1124583968. 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 Christine J. 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 | 191 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,862 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,110 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)126 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)65 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)51 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)49 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety22%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Christine J. Palmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine J. Palmer 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.
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260040
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine J. Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1001 E PrimroseSpringfield, MO 65807
- 1001 E Primrose, Ferrell Duncan ClinicSpringfield, MO 65807 (417) 875‑3000
- 1001 E Primrose StSpringfield, MO 65807
- 1102 Sikes AveSikeston, MO 63801
- 510 Hwy 32, Suite BLebanon, MO 65536 (417) 533‑0848
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine J. Palmer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lester E Cox Medical Centers345 clinicians in the group
- Lester E Cox Medical Centers232 clinicians in the group
- Health Facilities Rehab Services Inc154 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lester E Cox Medical Centers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124583968 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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