Summary

Dr. Pushpom James is a pulmonologist who also specializes in sleep medicine, bringing 55 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Kolkata Medical College & Hospital and completed her residency at Downstate Medical Center. Her extensive career has given her deep expertise in treating breathing disorders and sleep-related conditions. Dr. James provides care in English for patients seeking comprehensive pulmonary and sleep medicine services.

Dr. James practices at Staten Island University Hospital and sees patients in Staten Island, NY. She focuses on treating conditions such as asthma, pediatric asthma, and rhinitis. Her procedural expertise includes pulmonary function testing, bronchodilator reversibility testing, and asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and monitor breathing problems. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 55 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Downstate Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
55 Years of Experience 61 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Telugu, Tamil Speaks English
Staten Island , NYFlushing , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Kolkata Medical College & Hospital Med School: Madras Medical College - India Med School: Dr D Y Patil Medical College Med School: Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Pushpom James

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Fidelis
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Metroplus
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VNS Health
  • Wellcare
  • WTC (World Trade Center Program)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Pushpom James has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Pushpom James has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatrics
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sleep Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Downstate Medical Center

Medical School

Kolkata Medical College & HospitalGraduated in 1971

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Is Dr. Pushpom James accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Pushpom James speak?
Dr. Pushpom James speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pushpom James affiliated with?
Dr. Pushpom James is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital.
Does Dr. Pushpom James accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Pushpom James has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Pushpom James accepts on their Vitals profile.

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