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Dr. James Palma

Gastroenterologist, Internal Medicine

4.78 (438)
Next Available: Wed, Sep 18

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Biography

Education and Background

Education and training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Specialty
Gastroenterologist, Internal Medicine
NPI number
1821114091

Reviews

4.78 Based on
3 platforms
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4.8 (425)
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4.5 (10)
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2.5 (3)
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Mar 31, 2021 Ally
I've known Dr. Palma for more than 5 years. He is extremely kind, patient and informative to issues and concerns. I will never trade him for another GI. I just had my procedure and he assured me that he will take care of me and I felt safe and comfortable. They don't come like that anymore.
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Feb 17, 2020 Megan Bowling
Dr. Palma was extremely caring and helpful. I felt like I was truly listened to, and he gave me all treatment plans and possibilities clearly, honestly and compassionately, including helpful FODMAP instructions. Very glad Zocdoc helped me find him!
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Nov 14, 2019 Liana Colbourn
The best doctor EVER!!! I had consultation and endoscopy. Very punctual, very professional and VERY knowledgeable. It was a breeze to have the procedure and to have him explaining and encouraging me. I highly recommend him.
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Jun 1, 2021 Esther Ortiz
The doctor is an excellent doctor I give him a 5 star rating!! However the receptionist who book’s the endoscopy procedures appointments is horrible and extremely rude. I had an endoscopy procedure with the doctor scheduled for today and I called her with concerns that I was booked for the wrong procedure with the doctor ! I told her I felt a bit nervous about the procedure and the confusion that was made and she was absolutely rude… instead of helping me feel better about the confusion she scolded me as if she were my mother and raised her voice at me … I was ready to have my procedure done today but she scared me away from getting it done with her very NASTY attitude ! She is horrible and is scaring the patients away from getting their much needed medical treatments done with her demeanor and bad attitude! She should be fired for her rude behavior towards the patients! Absolutely unacceptable behavior! She is impolite, unprofessional and not well mannered at all!
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Dec 11, 2019 Tata Lebanidze
HORRIBLE RECEPTIONISTS! I WAS SUPPOSED TO RECEIVE THE DIET LIST FROM THEM AND TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I NEVER GOT ANYTHING. EACH TIME I CALLED HIS RECEPTIONIST WAS GIVING ME A DIFFERENT REASONS EITHER INTERNET WAS NOT WORKING OR PHONE LINE. I AM STILL WAITING UNTIL NOW I CANT START THE DIET I NEED TO DO TO HEAL MY GUT ISSUES!! YEAAA GREAT PLACE DEFINITELY GO THERE IFYOU NEED AN IMMEDIATE HELP AND HEALING! WHICH YOU WILL NEVER RECEIVE ANY HELP FROM THEM.
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Costs with Blue Cross/Blue Shield (any - including Anthem, Empire, etc.)

New patient office visit
up to $225*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Minimal complexity
up to $98*
Low complexity
up to $134*
Moderate complexity
up to $179*
High complexity
up to $225*
Colonoscopy (examine rectum and entire colon through rectum)
up to $1459*
Colonoscopy (outside routine screening)
up to $640*
Colonoscopy, with removal of foreign body(s)
up to $825*
Colonoscopy, with biopsy
up to $819*
Colonoscopy, with injection
up to $784*
Colonoscopy, with control of bleeding
up to $1459*
Colonoscopy, with removal of tumor, polyp, or lesion
up to $860*
Sigmoidoscopy / Proctosigmoidoscopy (examine rectum and part of colon)
up to $345*
Upper Endoscopy (examine upper GI tract through mouth)
up to $519*
Upper endoscopy (esophagoscopy)
up to $435*
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
up to $519*
Rectal tests (for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, fecal incontinence)
up to $567*
Rectal sensation test
up to $567*
Anorectal manometry (measures contraction of rectal and anal muscles)
up to $305*
Acid reflux (GERD) tests
up to $251*
Esophageal manometry (esophagus test)
up to $235*
Acid reflux pH test
up to $251*
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Price Breakdown

Typical treatment path for Gastroenterology Consultation
These are the most common services patients usually receive during their Gastroenterology Consultation appointment.
New patient office visit
up to $225*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Most common service(s)
Low complexity
up to $134*
Other service(s)
Minimal complexity
up to $98*
Moderate complexity
up to $179*
High complexity
up to $225*

Predicted total:
up to $134*
* depends on your specific insurance (copay, deductible, coverage, etc.)