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Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Shawn L. Palmer, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Medical College of Georgia

2160 East Bidwell Street
Folsom, CA 95630

(916) 983-9823

Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health, Hill Physicians and Mercy Hospital Folsom.

Office Locations

2160 East Bidwell Street
Folsom, CA 95630

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD performed more ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

eye procedures

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

glaucoma surgery

laser eye surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, eye procedures, laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, glaucoma surgery, and laser eye surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	77
doctor visit	103
eye procedures	3810
laser treatment	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	276

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	73
eye procedures	4088
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
laser treatment	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	314

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	642
Female	992

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1460
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	64
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	743
From 75 to 84	585
85 and over	259
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	84
doctor visit	86
eye procedures	3615
laser treatment	100
ultrasound (sonogram)	259

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	683
Female	1010

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1499
Black	0
Hispanic	71
Asian	67
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	739
From 75 to 84	641
85 and over	266
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	81
doctor visit	94
eye procedures	3767
laser treatment	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	278

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1426
Female	2104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3142
Black	0
Hispanic	132
Asian	138
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1582
From 75 to 84	1314
85 and over	532
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	85
eye procedures	3173
laser treatment	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	283

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	613
Female	894

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1340
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	64
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	633
From 75 to 84	582
85 and over	253
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	67
doctor visit	53
eye procedures	3238
laser treatment	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	263

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	665
Female	953

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1426
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	82
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	701
From 75 to 84	644
85 and over	240
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	96
doctor visit	74
eye procedures	3744
laser treatment	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	289

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	704
Female	1067

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1560
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	79
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	771
From 75 to 84	706
85 and over	262
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	88
doctor visit	102
eye procedures	3595
laser treatment	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	272

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	664
Female	1034

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1492
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	79
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	713
From 75 to 84	689
85 and over	257
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	90
eye procedures	3028
laser treatment	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	268

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	881

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1287
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	64
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	607
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	213
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	74
eye procedures	3395
laser treatment	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	254

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	586
Female	927

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1323
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	66
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	621
From 75 to 84	636
85 and over	226
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	109
eye procedures	3417
laser treatment	109
ultrasound (sonogram)	300

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	559
Female	829

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1212
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	66
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	603
85 and over	229
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Folsom, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	84
eye procedures	3533
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
laser treatment	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	277

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	971
Male	647

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	69
Non-Hispanic White	1431
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	59
Other	40

**Age**
85 and over	248
75 to 84	638
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	694

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Sutter Health

Hill Physicians

Mercy Hospital Folsom

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. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, SCAN Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Anthem, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare, Central Health Plan, Western Health Advantage (WHA), Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

SCAN Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Anthem

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Health Net

UnitedHealthcare

Molina Healthcare

Central Health Plan

Western Health Advantage (WHA)

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD has an average of 2.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Folsom, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$480 RESTASIS $224	LUMIGAN $55	COMBIGAN $16	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $8	BOTOX $2	Other $175
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$289 XIIDRA $271	Pazeo $18
Alcon Vision LLC	$268 AcrySof IQ VIVITY $124	LenSx $32	CLAREON $25	ARGOS $19	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $18	Other $50
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$217 CEQUA $86	Bromsite $69	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $43	XELPROS $19
Shire North American Group Inc	$127 XIIDRA $127
Other	$1,006 TYRVAYA $121	Rocklatan $87	AmnioGraft $53	PROLENSA $50	Ilevro $46	Other $649

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,225
Education	$142
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Shawn Palmer is a Folsom, CA physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). He attended medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine and Medical College of Georgia. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Palmer's patients gave him an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Palmer seems to honor Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Palmer (or staff) speaks Spanish and French. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Hill Physicians, and Sutter Health. Hill Physicians reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Folsom, CA.