James Palma, M.D.
NPI 1821114091 · Gastroenterology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Palma, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1821114091).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821114091
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 170169 (NY)
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
19 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
363 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 92 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 53 | $9 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 50 | $150 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 44 | $63 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 41 | $203 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 196 | 169 |
| Famotidine | 112 | 49 |
| Omeprazole | 96 | 38 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 36 | 15 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 23 | 19 |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Dr | 21 | — |
| Mesalamine | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$270 across 13 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
- 2007-03-21
- Last updated
- 2015-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Palma's NPI number?
- James Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821114091, 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 Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Palma located?
- James Palma's practice location on file with NPPES is 57 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019-2802.
- What is James Palma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Palma is (212) 838-2200.
- 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 (1821114091) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.