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General Surgery

Paul E. Palmer Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in San Marcos, TX · Texas

Summary

Paul E. Palmer Iii, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Marcos, TX. NPI 1952728917. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul E. Palmer Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
12Years since medical school (graduated 2014)
University Of Texas Medical School At HoustonMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic TexasGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Paul E. Palmer Iii work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Paul E. Palmer Iii at 1 hospital: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Paul E. Palmer Iii see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Tyler, TX and Dallas, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Paul E. Palmer Iii's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Paul E. Palmer Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul E. Palmer Iii 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.
Does Paul E. Palmer Iii offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Paul E. Palmer Iii offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Paul E. Palmer Iii?
(903) 606-4900, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Paul E. Palmer Iii's NPI number?
1952728917. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Paul E. Palmer Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul E. Palmer Iii at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul E. Palmer Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul E. Palmer Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas1,540 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Tyler

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tyler, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduation year2014
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952728917
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians