Dr. Stephen D. Palmer
Last updated: Nov 21, 2019

Dr. Stephen D. Palmer

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 25 years
  • Graduated from: New York College Of Podiatric Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1996
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1932174224

Dr. Stephen D. Palmer D.P.M.

Foot and Ankle Surgeon

He is located at 7900 Lees Summit Road in Kansas City, MO 64139. Can help patients with the following: Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, Morton's Neuroma, Plantar Warts, Sesamoiditis, Turf Toe. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932174224. Appointment can be made via the phone number (816) 404-8800. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Stephen D. Palmer, being an foot and ankle surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Stephen D. Palmer.

  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Ankle Pain
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Corns
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Foot Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Heel Spurs
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Warts
  • Sesamoiditis
  • Sever's Disease
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Stress Fracture
  • Turf Toe

Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen D. Palmer

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Stephen D. Palmer as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) EPO · Catastrophic Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue KC Catastrophic BlueSelect EPO EPO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Choice Bronze 2 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Choice Silver 1 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Community Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC First Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Simply Blue Bronze with Spira Care Blue Metro EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Simply Blue Gold with Spira Care Blue Metro EPO EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Simply Blue Silver with Spira Care Blue Metro EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Bronze BlueSelect EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Gold BlueSelect EPO EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Gold Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Silver BlueSelect EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Stephen D. Palmer is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Stephen D. Palmer is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Podiatry .

Bills through: University Health Physicians

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $25059
Ortho Solutions $1336
Organogenesis $567

Other

Consulting $20700
Food and Beverage $4697
Travel and Lodging $3314
Other $76

Studies

NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Graduated in 1996

Additional Specialities

  • Podiatrist

Affiliated practices

KSB Center for Diabetes Management
215 East 1st Street
Dixon, 61021 IL
(815) 285-5973

Affiliated hospitals

TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER LAKEWOOD
7900 LEE'S SUMMIT RD
KANSAS CITY, 64139 MO
(816) 404-7000

Looking for more Foot and Ankle Surgeons?

There are 6 other foot and ankle surgeons in this region.

Dr. Todd W. Nielsen
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 7900 Lees Summit Road Kansas City, 64139, MO
Dr. Ryan Thomas Jenson
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 7900 Lees Summit Road Kansas City, 64139, MO
Dr. Blake Hale
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 450 Laurel Street Suite A Des Moines, 50314, IA
Dr. Dylan Grau
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 7900 Lees Summit Road Kansas City, 64139, MO
Dr. Lucas Samuel Tebbe
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 7900 Lees Summit Road Kansas City, 64139, MO
Dr. Garrett Willis Nielson
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 4869 Williams Drive Suite 105 Georgetown, 78633, TX

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Stephen D. Palmer have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Stephen D. Palmer is affiliated with KSB Center for Diabetes Management.

What conditions does Dr. Stephen D. Palmer treat?

Dr. Stephen D. Palmer provides treatment for Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, Morton's Neuroma, Plantar Warts, Sesamoiditis, Turf Toe. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Stephen D. Palmer accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City?

Yes, Dr. Stephen D. Palmer is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Stephen D. Palmer affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Stephen D. Palmer is affiliated with TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER LAKEWOOD.

Where can you meet with Dr. Stephen D. Palmer?

Dr. Stephen D. Palmer's office is located at 7900 Lees Summit Road in Kansas City, MO 64139.