Physician Profile
Christopher W. Palmer, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Palmer
Christopher W. Palmer, D.O. is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 1,770 services to 1,243 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (314) 849-0311
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12639 OLD TESSON RD STE 115
Saint Louis, MO 63128
1011 Bowles Ave Ste 100
Fenton, MO 63026
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,770 services · 1,243 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
122 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
104 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
38 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
205 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of stress by physician for joint imaging | Imaging | 77071 |
109 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
57 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
55 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
38 | |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
16 | |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
502 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher W. Palmer?
Christopher W. Palmer is an orthopaedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Christopher W. Palmer's address?
Christopher W. Palmer is listed at 12639 Old Tesson Rd Ste 115, Saint Louis, MO 63128. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher W. Palmer?
The number on file is (314) 849-0311. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher W. Palmer?
Christopher W. Palmer's National Provider Identifier is 1922362565. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christopher W. Palmer train?
Christopher W. Palmer attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher W. Palmer have?
Christopher W. Palmer has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher W. Palmer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher W. Palmer performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and application of stress by physician for joint imaging, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher W. Palmer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher W. Palmer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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