2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1457645772 D.O.
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CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.

Urology Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
720
Medicare Part D claims · 314 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$761.3
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SEATTLE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 720 claims across 314 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $761.3 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. filed 720 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SEATTLE, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2011

NPI 1457645772

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

720 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Urology Physician share within Washington

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Urology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Urology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. is a Urology Physician provider practicing in SEATTLE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1457645772. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98101, with a listed phone of (206) 223-6772. NPI 1457645772 was issued on 06/03/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALMER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 720 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 314 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $147K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

Provider Details

NPI 1457645772
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/03/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
SEATTLE, WA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 500005

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$761

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.. To verify CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 720 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

720
Total Claims
$147K
Total Drug Cost
314
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,822
Total Day Supply
53,239
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$106K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
82% female / 18% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 127, 75-84: 124, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
237
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
145
Tamsulosin Hcl
78
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
73
Finasteride
23
Gemtesa
Vibegron
20
Solifenacin Succinate
14
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14
Estring
Estradiol
13
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Urology Physician Overview

How CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s 720 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PALMER.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s specialty?
CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: D.O..
How much does CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. wrote 720 Medicare Part D claims totaling $147K in drug costs for 314 beneficiaries.
Where is CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. located?
CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. is located at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98101. Phone: (206) 223-6772.
What is CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s NPI number?
CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457645772, issued on 06/03/2011.
Does CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $106K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Oxybutynin Chloride Er, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. accept Medicare?
CRISTINA PALMER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 720 Part D claims and 314 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s credentials?
CRISTINA PALMER, D.O.'s NPI is 1457645772 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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