2026 NPPES data Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician NPI 1235320706 DO
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JOY PALMER, DO

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$131.46
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOY PALMER, DO is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LYNCHBURG, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23 claims across 12 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $131.46 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOY PALMER, DO filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LYNCHBURG, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOY PALMER, DO 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).

JOY PALMER, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2007

NPI 1235320706

Primary specialty

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician

Niche

1,235 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,107

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within Virginia

1. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM 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).

JOY PALMER, DO is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider practicing in LYNCHBURG, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1235320706. 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.

JOY PALMER, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider holding DO credentials at 2321 WARDS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24502, with a listed phone of (434) 582-2273. NPI 1235320706 was issued on 08/08/2007. 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $314 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.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,235 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,107 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

2321 WARDS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24502

Provider Details

NPI 1235320706
Specialty Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/08/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOY PALMER, DO 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.

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
LYNCHBURG, VA

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 JOY PALMER, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$131

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

23
Total Claims
$314
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23
Total Day Supply
326
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$314

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Overview

How JOY PALMER, DO fits within the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician landscape nationally.

1,235
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
1,107
Avg Claims per Provider

JOY PALMER, DO's 23 claims are below the specialty average of 1,107.

Nearby Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOY PALMER, DO's specialty?
JOY PALMER, DO specializes in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician and practices in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does JOY PALMER, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOY PALMER, DO wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $314 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is JOY PALMER, DO located?
JOY PALMER, DO is located at 2321 WARDS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24502. Phone: (434) 582-2273.
What is JOY PALMER, DO's NPI number?
JOY PALMER, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235320706, issued on 08/08/2007.
How many Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,235 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider writes 1,107 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOY PALMER, DO accept Medicare?
JOY PALMER, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOY PALMER, DO's credentials?
JOY PALMER, DO's NPI is 1235320706 with credentials DO. 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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