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Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD

(Dr. Kristi Jo Backer Palmer, O.D.)

(541 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

The Illinois College of Optometry

Professional interests include: macular degeneration, contact lenses, glaucoma, and more.

9055 Springbrook Drive
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

(763) 780-9155

Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD is an optometrist in Coon Rapids, MN specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from The Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD is affiliated with Allina Health.

Office Locations

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Address:

9055 Springbrook Drive
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

In The News

“Allina Health optometrist Dr. Kristi Backer-Palmer emphasizes the research that is still trying to determine how blue light impacts the delicate retinal cells and a possible connection between the...”—"Are Blue Light Lenses Worth The Cost?", CBS News, August 2019

doctor visit	37
eye procedures	162

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

doctor visit	69
eye procedures	238

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	14
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	91
eye procedures	205

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	26
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

doctor visit	67
eye procedures	234

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	18
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

doctor visit	119
eye procedures	300

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	15
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

doctor visit	97
eye procedures	282

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	11
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

doctor visit	103
eye procedures	354

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	20
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

doctor visit	94
eye procedures	287

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	13
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

doctor visit	226
eye procedures	733

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD treated as an optometrist in Coon Rapids, MN were eye procedures.

doctor visit	101
eye procedures	311

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	158
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	11
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	6
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD graduated from The Illinois College of Optometry. She is certified by the Board Certification: Optometry and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: The Illinois College of Optometry

Board Certification: Board Certification: Optometry

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 541 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Coon Rapids, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristi Jo Backer-Palmer, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$18 ULTRA $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18

Biography

Dr. Kristi Backer-Palmer is a specialist in optometry (primary eye care) in Coon Rapids, MN. Her areas of expertise consist of diabetes, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. She is affiliated with Allina Health.

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