Summary

Dr. James Buxbaum is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. With 23 years of experience treating digestive and internal health conditions, he brings extensive expertise to patient care. Dr. Buxbaum is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Buxbaum practices at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles and Arcadia, including Keck Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. He specializes in treating colon polyps and gallbladder conditions such as cholestasis and cholelithiasis. His expertise includes performing sedation procedures and coordinating pathology testing for accurate diagnoses. Patients have given Dr. Buxbaum an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 23 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum has 6 locations

Keck Medine Of Usc

1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000Los Angeles, CA 90033
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Keck Hospital Of Usc

1500 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033

Los Angeles General Medical Center

2051 Marengo StLos Angeles, CA 90033

Usc Arcadia Hospital

300 W Huntington DrArcadia, CA 91007

Keck School Of Medicine Of Usc Division Of Rheumatology

2011 Zonal AveLos Angeles, CA 90089
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum, MDJi Soo Choi, APRNRebecca Humphries, APRNChimdi Mfebe, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Los Angeles , CASACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CALittle Rock , AR
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: New York University Med School: Emory University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2003.

NPI Number

Dr. Buxbaum's NPI number is 1306088174.

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Dr. James Buxbaum speaks Spanish and English.
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Where is Dr. James Buxbaum's office located?
Dr. James Buxbaum's office is located at 1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA, 90033.

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