2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1932174224 D.P.M.
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STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. 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
22
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
MIPS score
86.8825/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.7K
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in KANSAS CITY, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 22 claims across 12 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.8825/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.7K across 38 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.8825 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 22 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2006

NPI 1932174224

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

22 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

MIPS final score

86.8825/100 3.782499999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Missouri

1. Foot Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.8825/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 86.8825/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 86.8825/100 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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STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1932174224. 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.

STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 7900 LEES SUMMIT RD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64139, with a listed phone of (816) 404-8800. NPI 1932174224 was issued on 02/21/2006. 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 22 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $491 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 86.8825/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.4655, Cost 57.7133), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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

7900 LEES SUMMIT RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64139

Provider Details

NPI 1932174224
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.8825
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.4655
Quality
57.7133
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. 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.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH PHYSICIANS
KANSAS CITY, MO

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 STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.7K

Largest payer

Stryker 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.

22
Total Claims
$491
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
481
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$491
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.'s 22 claims are below the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.'s specialty?
STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. wrote 22 Medicare Part D claims totaling $491 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.8825/100 (Quality: 77.4655, Cost: 57.7133). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. located?
STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. is located at 7900 LEES SUMMIT RD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64139. Phone: (816) 404-8800.
What is STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932174224, issued on 02/21/2006.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 22 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 STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.'s credentials?
STEPHEN PALMER, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1932174224 with credentials D.P.M.. 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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