Quick answers
- Does Shawn L. Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shawn 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 Shawn L. Palmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,255 Original Medicare patients and 3,105 services for Shawn L. Palmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shawn L. Palmer's NPI number?
- 1700801016. 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 Shawn 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 | 1,255 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,105 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)850 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)534 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)207 services
- Ct scan of cornea (92025)199 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)185 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%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shawn L. Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4925 J StSacramento, CA 95819
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shawn L. Palmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Site Sacramento Medical Group Inc.7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Sacramento
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sacramento, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Site Sacramento Medical Group Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700801016 |
| 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