Dr. Joseph Palmer, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Joseph Palmer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Palm Coast, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Palmer performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#307 in Florida) and 12 hip replacements (#291 in Florida), for a combined total of 32 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
20 verified cases
#307 in Florida
Hip Replacement
12 verified cases
#291 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Palmer

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Palmer, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 386-302-1380
3 Adventhealth Way Ste 101
Palm Coast, FL 32137
NPI: 1518459726
Credentials: DO
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 8 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed DO
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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