2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1821044843 PA
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SHELLY PALMER, PA

Medical Physician Assistant in APPLE VALLEY, 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
177
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

SHELLY PALMER, PA filed 177 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota.

177
Part D claims, 2023

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SHELLY PALMER, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

177 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

What does the federal data show about SHELLY PALMER, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2006

NPI 1821044843

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

177 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

SHELLY PALMER, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 14655 GALAXIE AVE, APPLE VALLEY, MN, 55124, with a listed phone of (651) 241-3779. NPI 1821044843 was issued on 05/25/2006. 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 177 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

14655 GALAXIE AVE
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

Provider Details

NPI 1821044843
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHELLY PALMER, PA 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
NEW ULM, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

177
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
177
Total Day Supply
1,415
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 40, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHELLY PALMER, PA 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
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
21
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
19
Doxycycline Hyclate
17
Methylprednisolone
17
Prednisone
17
Cephalexin
13
Amoxicillin
12

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How SHELLY PALMER, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

SHELLY PALMER, PA's 177 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHELLY PALMER, PA's specialty?
SHELLY PALMER, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota. Credentials: PA.
How much does SHELLY PALMER, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHELLY PALMER, PA wrote 177 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
Where is SHELLY PALMER, PA located?
SHELLY PALMER, PA is located at 14655 GALAXIE AVE, APPLE VALLEY, MN, 55124. Phone: (651) 241-3779.
What is SHELLY PALMER, PA's NPI number?
SHELLY PALMER, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821044843, issued on 05/25/2006.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHELLY PALMER, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHELLY PALMER, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHELLY PALMER, PA accept Medicare?
SHELLY PALMER, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 177 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHELLY PALMER, PA's credentials?
SHELLY PALMER, PA's NPI is 1821044843 with credentials PA. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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