Dr. Bonita A Palmer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Bonita A Palmer, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in San Francisco, California. She attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Bonita A Palmer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 550-7900 to request Dr. Bonita A Palmer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3661 20th St
A
San Francisco, CA 94110-2301

Phone 1: (415) 550-7900

Fax: (415) 550-7900


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Bonita A Palmer
Gender Female
PECOS ID 0244392496
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)
  • General Practice

Experience

  • Over 48 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Bonita A Palmer attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1588730345
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, November 25, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 28, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Bonita A Palmer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Bonita A Palmer has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 48 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A psychiatrist or neurologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
  • Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Practice Locations

3661 20th St
A
San Francisco, CA 94110-2301

Phone: (415) 550-7900
Fax: (415) 550-7900
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, November 28, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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