2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1932547833 MD
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SARAH PALMER, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
11
Medicare Part D claims · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
MIPS score
83.5331/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$9.8K
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH PALMER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5331/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.5331/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
11
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.

SARAH PALMER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH PALMER, MD 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 SARAH PALMER, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2013

NPI 1932547833

Primary specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Mid-sized

5,062 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 128

MIPS final score

83.5331/100 0.43310000000001025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Minnesota

1. Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Minnesota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH PALMER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.5331/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — 83.5331/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.5%
MIPS final score (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — 83.5331/100 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).

SARAH PALMER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 800 E 28TH ST STE H2100, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55407, with a listed phone of (128) 636-3900. NPI 1932547833 was issued on 06/13/2013. 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 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51 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 83.5331/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7967, Cost 63.3136), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 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

800 E 28TH ST STE H2100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

Provider Details

NPI 1932547833
Specialty Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/13/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.5331
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7967
Quality
63.3136
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH PALMER, MD 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.

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
CAMBRIDGE, MN

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 SARAH PALMER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$9.8K

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

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.

11
Total Claims
$51
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12
Total Day Supply
298
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview

How SARAH PALMER, MD fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH PALMER, MD's 11 claims are below the specialty average of 128.

Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH PALMER, MD's specialty?
SARAH PALMER, MD specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARAH PALMER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH PALMER, MD wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is SARAH PALMER, MD's Medicare quality score?
SARAH PALMER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5331/100 (Quality: 81.7967, Cost: 63.3136). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH PALMER, MD located?
SARAH PALMER, MD is located at 800 E 28TH ST STE H2100, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55407. Phone: (128) 636-3900.
What is SARAH PALMER, MD's NPI number?
SARAH PALMER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932547833, issued on 06/13/2013.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SARAH PALMER, MD accept Medicare?
SARAH PALMER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 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 SARAH PALMER, MD's credentials?
SARAH PALMER, MD's NPI is 1932547833 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.
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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