Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Drew Palmer, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2708 W SAINT ISABEL ST, Tampa, FL 33607
8138777434
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1174818710 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Palmer from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Palmer

Dr. Drew Palmer is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Tampa, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Palmer performed 3,219 Medicare services across 2,236 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Palmer received a total of $6,199 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 281 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Palmer is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 7% volume in FL$ $6,199 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,219
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,236
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~230 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Automated urinalysis817$2$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)633$94$271
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)444$64$187
Bladder ultrasound after voiding341$8$38
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity183$96$263
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope144$177$524
Initial hospital admission, high complexity125$140$512
New patient office visit (45-59 min)99$122$413
Blood draw (venipuncture)59$8$10
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying58$10$36
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent47$19$74
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity44$76$272
New patient office visit (30-44 min)37$68$269
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity37$64$183
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation27$42$194
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum21$102$384
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope18$93$1,191
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies15$286$921
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings15$26$383
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study15$150$489
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing15$34$106
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope14$254$728
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope11$356$1,146
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.3% high complexity
14.1% medium
84.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,199
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $886/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for student in an organized health care education/training program
55
Companies
281
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,199 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,012
2023
$783
2022
$1,008
2021
$1,619
2020
$480
2019
$1,190
2018
$107

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$985
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$598
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$564
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$413
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$259
PFIZER INC.
$237
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$218
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$186
Axonics, Inc.
$152
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$148
Teleflex LLC
$142
AbbVie Inc.
$139
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$139
Stryker Corporation
$137
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$107
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$106
COLOPLAST CORP
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$103
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$101
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$95
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$76
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$68
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$59
Photocure Inc
$58
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
AbbVie, Inc.
$50
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$50
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$46
Tolmar, Inc.
$44
NeoTract Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Coloplast Corp
$36
Rochester Medical Corporation
$28
Tempus AI, Inc
$27
Amgen Inc.
$25
Endo USA, Inc.
$25
Ambu Inc.
$23
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$18
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Retrophin, Inc.
$16
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ACTISHIELD · ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AUTOCLAV · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · Bulkamid · Cysview · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FENSOLVI · GEMTESA · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL BPH · GIVLAARI · HOPKINS II · ILLUCCIX · IMVEXXY · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NanoKnife · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · Prolia · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Stendra · TELESCOPE · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Titan · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · VIAFLOW · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · rezum Generator
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for student in an organized health care education/training program in FL.

Equivalent to $193 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
2,697
Per 100K population
181.1
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Palmer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Palmer experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Palmer performed 817 automated urinalysis services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Palmer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Palmer received a total of $6,199 from 55 companies across 281 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Palmer's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Tampa?
Dr. Palmer's average Medicare payment per service is $61. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Palmer) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →