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Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: partial joint replacement, musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma, total joint replacement, and more.

12639 Old Tesson Road Suites 100 and 115
St. Louis, MO 63128

(314) 849-0311

Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO is an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO is affiliated with SSM Health, Mercy Hospital South, Signature Medical Group, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton and Old Tesson Surgery Center.

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12639 Old Tesson Road Suites 100 and 115
St. Louis, MO 63128

1011 Bowles Avenue Suite 100
Fenton, MO 63026

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Some issues Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO performed more total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

joint imaging

In 2012, Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and joint imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2014 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

emergency care	110
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	16
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2015 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

emergency care	65
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	102

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	26
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	48
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2016 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

emergency care	86
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	29
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	52
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2017 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
emergency care	117
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	107

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	26
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	142
doctor visit	425
fracture surgery	53
hospital care	125
injections	142
inpatient care	125
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	65
musculoskeletal imaging	57
open surgery	26
reconstructive surgery	38
X-rays	57

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	76
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2019 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	158
doctor visit	488
fracture surgery	42
hospital care	94
injections	158
inpatient care	94
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	70
musculoskeletal imaging	49
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	40
X-rays	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	77
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	27
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2020 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	186
doctor visit	440
fracture surgery	22
hip imaging	13
hospital care	74
injections	201
inpatient care	74
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	44
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	90
open surgery	22
reconstructive surgery	44
X-rays	77

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	67
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2021 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
doctor visit	326
hospital care	71
injections	125
inpatient care	71
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	45
musculoskeletal imaging	65
reconstructive surgery	45
X-rays	65

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	52
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO during 2022 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	194
doctor visit	438
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	11
hospital care	57
injections	194
inpatient care	57
joint surgery	108
lower extremity surgery	108
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	150
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	108
X-rays	139

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	69
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated as an orthopedist in St. Louis, MO were injections, aspiration, emergency care and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	161
doctor visit	357
emergency care	94
fracture surgery	32
hip imaging	12
hospital care	61
injections	164
inpatient care	61
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	66
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	82
open surgery	18
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	55
X-rays	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	205
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	80
85 and over	48
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	10
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification: Basic Life Support and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center

Board Certification: Certification: Basic Life Support

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health

Mercy Hospital South

Signature Medical Group

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Old Tesson Surgery Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Humana Choice Care, PHCS, Medicare (Part B), Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans, Coventry Health Care (Group Health Plan), TriWest (HealthNet Federal), AARP Medicare Supplement Plan, MultiPlan BCE Emergis, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, Tricare Standard, ppoNext, United HealthCare, Great West Healthcare - Cigna, Galaxy Health Network (SSM), Tricare East (Humana), Cigna, Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplement), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Connect, Focus Work Comp (Coventry-First Health), Beech Street (Multiplan), Healthlink, Champus - Champ VA, Veterans Choice Program (VCP) VA Agreement, Mercy East Direct, Exclusive Choice- FMH (SSM), Liberty HealthShare, Genex Services, Inc. (MRI only), Encompass Specialty Surgical Network, Essence, Travelers Expert Service Agreement, Mutual of Omaha, Genex Med-Eval IME, Comp Results, Ambetter Marketplace Exchange, Spreemo, Missouri Care, Union Pacific Railroad Employees Health System and O'Hara, LLC.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Humana Choice Care

PHCS

Medicare (Part B)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans

Coventry Health Care (Group Health Plan)

TriWest (HealthNet Federal)

AARP Medicare Supplement Plan

MultiPlan BCE Emergis

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

Tricare Standard

ppoNext

United HealthCare

Great West Healthcare - Cigna

Galaxy Health Network (SSM)

Tricare East (Humana)

Cigna

Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplement)

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna Connect

Focus Work Comp (Coventry-First Health)

Beech Street (Multiplan)

Healthlink

Champus - Champ VA

Veterans Choice Program (VCP) VA Agreement

Mercy East Direct

Exclusive Choice- FMH (SSM)

Liberty HealthShare

Genex Services, Inc. (MRI only)

Encompass Specialty Surgical Network

Essence

Travelers Expert Service Agreement

Mutual of Omaha

Genex Med-Eval IME

Comp Results

Ambetter Marketplace Exchange

Spreemo

Missouri Care

Union Pacific Railroad Employees Health System

O'Hara, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Warner Palmer, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$7,120 Mako $5,467	ACCOLADE $352	TRIATHLON $300	THORACO-LUMBAR $147	Insignia $103	Other $751
Elite Orthopedics, LLC	$3,516 $3,516
NUVASIVE, INC.	$3,000 $3,000
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,744 Allthread $689	G7 $268	ROSA-Knee $239	AperFix Femoral Fixation $120	Vanguard $103	Other $325
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,592 SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS $178	$1,414
Other	$4,798 PREVENA $1,150	AMIStem $900	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $329	Trauma $304	ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $163	Other $1,952

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,937
Education	$5,133
Travel and Lodging	$3,702
Grant	$3,000
Consulting Fee	$1,000

Biography

Dr. Christopher Palmer specializes in orthopedic trauma. Dr. Palmer graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Palmer completed residency programs at Des Peres Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Palmer include knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and total joint replacement. He seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, Cigna Connect, and more. Dr. Palmer is conversant in Spanish. His professional affiliations include SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, Signature Medical Group, and Mercy Hospital South. He welcomes new patients at his office inFenton, MO as reported by Yext.

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