2026 NPPES data Chiropractor NPI 1275506842 D.C., P.A.-C
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MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C

Chiropractor in FLORENCE, Alabama. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 357 beneficiaries · Chiropractor avg: 824
MIPS score
62.4141/100
▼ 21 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$16.67
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 62.4141/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,061 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

62.4141/100
MIPS score · -21 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
$16.67
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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, D.C., P.A.-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

62 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/13/2006

NPI 1275506842

Primary specialty

Chiropractor

High-volume

95,153 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,061 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 824

MIPS final score

62.4141/100 20.685899999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Chiropractor compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Chiropractor share within Alabama

1. Chiropractor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Chiropractor share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Chiropractor national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
62.4141/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Chiropractor) — 62.4141/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%62.4%
MIPS final score (Chiropractor) — 62.4141/100 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.

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MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Chiropractor provider holding D.C., P.A.-C credentials at 172 ANA DR, FLORENCE, AL, 35630, with a listed phone of (256) 275-0567. NPI 1275506842 was issued on 02/13/2006. 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 1,061 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 357 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%. 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 62.4141/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 26.4555, Cost 59.9247), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Chiropractor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 95,153 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 824 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

172 ANA DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630

Provider Details

NPI 1275506842
Specialty Chiropractor
Credentials D.C., P.A.-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

62.4141
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
26.4555
Quality
59.9247
Cost
86
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C 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.

HH HEALTH SYSTEM - THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC
FLORENCE, AL

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 MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

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.

1,061
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
357
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,140
Total Day Supply
26,479
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
97 (9.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 181, 75-84: 86, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
264
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
207
Meloxicam
167
Methylprednisolone
82
Gabapentin
65
Tizanidine Hcl
55
Tramadol Hcl
55
Celecoxib
43
Methocarbamol
34
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
23

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

Chiropractor Overview

How MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C fits within the Chiropractor landscape nationally.

95,153
Chiropractor Providers in US
56
States with Chiropractor
824
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's 1,061 claims are above the specialty average of 824.

Nearby Chiropractor Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Chiropractor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's specialty?
MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C specializes in Chiropractor and practices in FLORENCE, Alabama. Credentials: D.C., P.A.-C.
How much does MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C wrote 1,061 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 357 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 62.4141/100 (Quality: 26.4555, Cost: 59.9247). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C located?
MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C is located at 172 ANA DR, FLORENCE, AL, 35630. Phone: (256) 275-0567.
What is MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's NPI number?
MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275506842, issued on 02/13/2006.
Does MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%.
How many Chiropractor providers are there in the US?
There are 95,153 Chiropractor providers across 56 states in the US. The average Chiropractor provider writes 824 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C accept Medicare?
MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,061 Part D claims and 357 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's credentials?
MICHAEL PALMER, D.C., P.A.-C's NPI is 1275506842 with credentials D.C., P.A.-C. 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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