Quick answers
- Does Michelle R. Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle R. 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 Michelle R. Palmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 204 Original Medicare patients and 2,339 services for Michelle R. Palmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michelle R. Palmer's NPI number?
- 1639365018. 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 Michelle R. 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 | 204 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,339 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)2,110 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)151 services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)42 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%
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Depression72%
- COPD68%
- Arthritis61%
Practice locations
Addresses where Michelle R. Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 Quail St, Suite 136Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 385‑2775
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michelle R. Palmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Psychological Services, Inc.8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Psychologistprimary
Other clinical psychologists in Newport Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newport Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Psychological Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PSY |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639365018 |
| 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