James Palma, M.D.
NPI 1700866357 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Chesapeake, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Palma, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Chesapeake, VA (NPI 1700866357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700866357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101231735 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
952 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 501 | $174 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 212 | $119 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 105 | $212 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 Leads With Review By Physician Only93042 | 50 | $7 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 40 | $173 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 29 | $115 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 114 | 110 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 94 | 94 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 72 | 70 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 58 | 57 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 52 | 50 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 40 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$320 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2025-06-24
- Certified
- 2025-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Palma's NPI number?
- James Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700866357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Palma's specialty?
- James Palma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Palma located?
- James Palma's practice location on file with NPPES is 736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
- What is James Palma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Palma is (757) 312-6200.
- Does James Palma accept Medicare?
- James Palma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Palma's NPI active?
- Yes — James Palma's NPI (1700866357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.