About
CHRISTOPHER PALMER, D.O. is an orthopedic surgery located at 12639 OLD TESSON RD STE 115 in SAINT LOUIS, MO.
Christopher Palmer is one of 263 orthopedic providers listed in SAINT LOUIS, MO on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
In 2024, 76% of Christopher Palmer's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was knee work. Their most frequent service was replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee for 116 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
3
Medicare patients
175
busiest single service
Care setting
80% office
mostly outpatient
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
122
116 patients · above the state median of 29
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
104
101 patients · near the state median of 95
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
38
36 patients · near the state median of 26
Training and practice
Christopher Palmer has been in practice since 2012.
- Practices with Signature Medical Group Inc (40 clinicians)
- Affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, Mercy Hospital St Louis, Parkland Health Center, Ssm St Clare Health Centerand 1 more
Industry relationships
Manufacturers reported $11,885 in payments and transfers of value to Christopher Palmer in 2024, excluding meals, travel and gifts. Relationships like these are common among surgeons who help design implants or train other clinicians, and companies are required by law to report them.
consulting
$11,885
Reported by ConvaTec Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Inc., Stryker Corporation and others.
Source: CMS Open Payments, 2024, as reported by manufacturers. Disclosure is required by law and does not indicate anything improper. Figures reflect what companies reported and may include work unrelated to patient care. Providers who believe a figure is wrong should take it up with CMS, and can contact us about how it appears here.
Registry record
- Licensed in Missouri
- Practices within a group or organization
Where this comes from
Procedure volumes:CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Fee-for-service claims only, so they exclude privately insured, Medicare Advantage and pediatric patients - volume is not comparable across practices with different patient mixes. These are billing records, not outcomes.
Training and practice: CMS Doctors and Clinicians list. A graduation year is when training finished, not years of orthopedic experience or a board certification. Affiliations come from Medicare enrollment and may be incomplete.
Industry relationships: CMS Open Payments, as reported by manufacturers. Shown only above a threshold that excludes meals, travel and gifts, so most providers do not have this section.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
Credentials: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
A DO degree indicates completion of an osteopathic medical program, which includes the same medical training as an MD with additional emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and osteopathic manipulative treatment. DOs are fully licensed physicians who can prescribe medication, perform surgery, and specialize in any medical field including orthopedic surgery.
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