2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1801893862 M.D.
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JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in PELLA, Iowa. 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
499
Medicare Part D claims · 213 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
98.4633/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$715.02
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.4633/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 499 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.4633/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
499
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

What does the federal data show about JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2005

NPI 1801893862

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

499 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

98.4633/100 15.36330000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Dermatology Physician share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.4633/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 98.4633/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.5%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 98.4633/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in PELLA, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1801893862. 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.

JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at WESTPOORT MEDICAL PLAZA, PELLA, IA, 50219, with a listed phone of (641) 620-9119. NPI 1801893862 was issued on 07/06/2005. 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 499 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 213 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.4633/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.9267), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

WESTPOORT MEDICAL PLAZA
PELLA, IA 50219

Provider Details

NPI 1801893862
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/06/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.4633
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.9267
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. 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.

EPIPHANY DERMATOLOGY OF IOWA PLC
PELLA, IA

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 JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$715

Largest payer

UCB, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

499
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
213
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
523
Total Day Supply
12,724
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
123
Mupirocin
49
Betamethasone Dipropionate
26
Clindamycin Phosphate
26
Fluocinonide
23
Doxycycline Hyclate
22
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
20
Clobetasol Propionate
20
Hydrocortisone
18
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
18

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s 499 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s specialty?
JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in PELLA, Iowa. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. wrote 499 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 213 beneficiaries.
What is JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.4633/100 (Quality: 96.9267). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. located?
JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. is located at WESTPOORT MEDICAL PLAZA, PELLA, IA, 50219. Phone: (641) 620-9119.
What is JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801893862, issued on 07/06/2005.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Mupirocin, Betamethasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JENNIFER PALMER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 499 Part D claims and 213 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s credentials?
JENNIFER PALMER, M.D.'s NPI is 1801893862 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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