Physician Profile
Richard C. Palmer, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Palmer
Richard C. Palmer, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Torrance, CA specializing in psychiatry. Richard trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1970. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 1,276 services to 204 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes, and psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes.
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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
- (310) 373-6691
- Email not available
Practice Locations
23430 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 220
Torrance, CA 90505
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Psychiatry 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
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Trauma
Anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive
- Agoraphobia
- OCD
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Specific phobias
Mood disorders
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Psychotic disorders
Substance-related and addictive
- Alcohol use disorder
- Opioid use disorder
Addiction & Substance Use
- Drug addiction
- Gambling Addiction
Cognitive and adjustment
Eating Disorders
- Binge eating
- Eating disorders
Eating, sleep, and somatic
- Illness anxiety disorder
Mood & Depression
- Postpartum depression
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral
- Autism
- Oppositional defiant disorder
Personality and dissociative
- Borderline personality disorder
- Dissociative disorders
- Narcissistic personality disorder
Sleep & Wakefulness
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Anxiety and depression treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
Assessment
Addiction care
- Addiction counseling
Addiction Medicine
Assessments
- Adult ADHD Testing
- Autism testing
- Cognitive Assessment
Brain stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Consultations
Diagnostics
Inpatient care
Interventional psychiatry
Psychotherapy
- Anger Management Counseling
- Couples counseling
- EMDR Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
Sleep Medicine
- Sleep counseling
Specialized care
Therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Somatic experiencing
Therapy and care
- Family therapy
- Group psychotherapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,276 services · 204 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes | Treatment | 90836 |
496 | More than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | Treatment | 90833 |
142 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
638 | More than most peers in Psychiatry |
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.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other psychiatrists in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1970 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard C. Palmer's specialty?
Richard C. Palmer is a psychiatrist in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard C. Palmer?
Richard C. Palmer is listed at 23430 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 220, Torrance, CA 90505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard C. Palmer?
The number on file is (310) 373-6691. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard C. Palmer?
Richard C. Palmer's National Provider Identifier is 1881873081. 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
What is Richard C. Palmer's education?
Richard C. Palmer attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard C. Palmer have?
Richard C. Palmer has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard C. Palmer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard C. Palmer provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes and psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard C. Palmer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard C. Palmer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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