Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

David J Palmer, MD

Individual provider Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · NPI 1245215060

David J Palmer, MD is an Ophthalmology in Chicago, Illinois. Graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1980, 46 years ago. Practices with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, a 4,394-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
46
Trained at
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

259 E Erie St Ste 1520
Chicago, IL 60611-3111
Phone: (312) 695-8150
Fax: (312) 695-3652
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1630 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-3711 — (847) 535-6440

Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 036062843 (IL)
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Taxonomy 207WX0009X · Licence 036062843 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1245215060
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedDecember 14, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMay 5, 2025
Certification dateMay 5, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1980 (46 years in practice)
Group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation — 4394 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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