Surgeon profile
Kenneth Palmer, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Houston, TX 77030NPI 1437165750
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics & cardiology tracked — more specialties coming.
48 Medicare cases/yr
48 patients
2 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Fusion — Combined (TLIF/PLIF) CPT 22633 | 36 | ▲ +38% | 36 |
| Lumbar Laminectomy CPT 63047 | 12 | ▼ -8% | 12 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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