Summary

Dr. James Palma is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. With 42 years of experience in medicine, he brings extensive expertise to digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Palma speaks English and serves patients throughout the New York area.

Dr. Palma is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and practices at multiple locations in New York, NY. He specializes in treating conditions such as hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower GI endoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy to diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 42 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. James Palma has 3 locations

Jp Gastroenterology Medical Practice Pc

57 W 57th St Ste 1107New York, NY 10019
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

West Side Gi Center

619 W 54th St Fl 8New York, NY 10019
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mount Sinai Morningside

1111 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10025

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Dr. James Palma, MDDr. Hon-Ming Eng, MDDr. Divya Mallam, MDDr. Michael Schopis, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
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4.3 
42 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Palma

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • MagnaCare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Palma has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Palma has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. James Palma holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Palma's NPI number is 1821114091.

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