Quick answers
- Does Meade T. Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meade T. 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 Meade T. Palmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 82 services for Meade T. Palmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meade T. Palmer's NPI number?
- 1598759995. 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 Meade T. 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 82 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)11 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 disease48%
- Arthritis39%
- COPD33%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Meade T. Palmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meade T. 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.
- Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340041
- Stanly Regional Medical CenterAlbemarle, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340119
Practice locations
Addresses where Meade T. Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 105 Yadkin St, Suite 203Albemarle, NC 28001 (980) 323‑5300
- 14214 Ballantyne Lake RdCharlotte, NC 28277
- 275 Hwy 16 N, Suite 202Denver, NC 28037 (704) 732‑9843
- 301 Yadkin StAlbemarle, NC 28001 (704) 984‑4000
- 401 Mulberry St SW, Suite 202Lenoir, NC 28645 (828) 757‑6146
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meade T. Palmer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group
- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority601 clinicians in the group
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc218 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Albemarle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albemarle, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinas Physicians Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598759995 |
| 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