Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David Palmer work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David Palmer at 2 hospitals: Effingham Health System and St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David Palmer see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Savannah, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David Palmer's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does David Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David Palmer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for David Palmer?
- (912) 644-5300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is David Palmer's NPI number?
- 1568435162. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David Palmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David Palmer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Effingham Health SystemSpringfield, GA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 111306
- St Joseph's Hospital - SavannahSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110043
Practice locations
Addresses where David Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 210 E Derenne AveSavannah, GA 31405 (912) 644‑5300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David Palmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Optim Orthopedics LLC107 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Savannah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Savannah, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568435162 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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