Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD
6550 Fannin St, Suite 2600, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-8034
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1437165750 • CBSA 26420 • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Houston, TX (CBSA 26420) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 45 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 33.88th municipal percentile and 31.4th TX percentile (-0.46σ Z-score) based on 1,533 billed procedures for 420 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 6550 Fannin St, Suite 2600 shows Dr. Kenneth Palmer's primary concentration in Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation (code 99213: 544x/yr, 33.88th local percentile) alongside Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection (20610: 408x/yr, $238–$327).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Palmer (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $212.00 (community reported average: $212.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.81/5 modern protocol openness score across 7 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1437165750) confirms Dr. Kenneth Palmer's MD standing serving CBSA 26420 with a 4.92/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Houston, TX Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,533 annual services across 420 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 544 | 33.88th | $224 – $307 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 408 | 30.88th | $238 – $327 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 287 | 34.88th | $134 – $183 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 166 | 33.88th | $321 – $440 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 106 | 36.88th | $2068 – $2833 |
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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Palmer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1437165750 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Palmer Houston CMS Volume Rank | 33.88th Pct (1,533 CMS svcs; Z -0.462σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.81/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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