Quick answers
- Does Ronald L. Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald L. 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 Ronald L. Palmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 837 Original Medicare patients and 1,341 services for Ronald L. Palmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ronald L. Palmer's NPI number?
- 1578597290. 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 Ronald L. 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 | 837 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,341 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)329 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)210 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)99 services
- Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)60 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)59 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Diabetes43%
- Depression43%
Hospitals where Ronald L. Palmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald L. 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.
- SSM Health Depaul Hospital St LouisBridgeton, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260104
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260091
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson CityJefferson City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260011
- SSM St Clare Health CenterFenton, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260081
Practice locations
Addresses where Ronald L. Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12303 Depaul DrBridgeton, MO 63044 (314) 344‑6350
- 3440 Depaul LnBridgeton, MO 63044 (314) 739‑0924
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ronald L. Palmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ernst Radiology Clinic, Inc20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Bridgeton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bridgeton, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ernst Radiology Clinic, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578597290 |
| 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