2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1710960570 MD
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MICHAEL PALMER, MD

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in PRINCETON, New Jersey. 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
19
Medicare Part D claims · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL PALMER, MD filed 19 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in PRINCETON, New Jersey.

19
Part D claims, 2023

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.

MICHAEL PALMER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

19 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL PALMER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL PALMER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/25/2005

NPI 1710960570

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

19 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,113

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

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

MICHAEL PALMER, MD is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in PRINCETON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1710960570. 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.

MICHAEL PALMER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 325 PRINCETON AVE, PRINCETON, NJ, 08540, with a listed phone of (609) 924-8131. NPI 1710960570 was issued on 11/25/2005. 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 19 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $313 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.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 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

325 PRINCETON AVE
PRINCETON, NJ 08540

Provider Details

NPI 1710960570
Specialty Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/25/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

19
Total Claims
$313
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19
Total Day Supply
339
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$313

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Overview

How MICHAEL PALMER, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL PALMER, MD's 19 claims are below the specialty average of 1,113.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL PALMER, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL PALMER, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in PRINCETON, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL PALMER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL PALMER, MD wrote 19 Medicare Part D claims totaling $313 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL PALMER, MD located?
MICHAEL PALMER, MD is located at 325 PRINCETON AVE, PRINCETON, NJ, 08540. Phone: (609) 924-8131.
What is MICHAEL PALMER, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL PALMER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710960570, issued on 11/25/2005.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MICHAEL PALMER, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL PALMER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 19 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL PALMER, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL PALMER, MD's NPI is 1710960570 with credentials MD. 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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