Dr. James Keith Palma , MD
Emergency Medicine • Chesapeake, VA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. James Palma, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Chesapeake, VA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 2000, Dr. Palma delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N.
Dr. Palma maintains professional affiliations with Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists Pc, Tidewater Emergency Medical Care, Ltd.. and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
736 Battlefield Blvd N
Emergency Department
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Medicare Profile & Education
Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med
2000
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Chesapeake, VA
Practicing in Chesapeake, VA (1769 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99285
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
|
501 | 478 | $709.00 | $173.53 |
|
99284
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
|
212 | 204 | $481.00 | $119.27 |
|
99291
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
|
105 | 105 | $912.00 | $211.74 |
|
93042
Interpretation and report of electrical activity of heart using 1-3 leads
|
50 | 50 | $29.00 | $6.60 |
|
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
|
40 | 40 | $830.00 | $173.31 |
|
99239
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
|
29 | 29 | $461.00 | $114.57 |
|
76705
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen
|
15 | 15 | $123.00 | $27.71 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-06-24NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Chesapeake Observation Medicine Specialists Pc
736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA 233204941
Phone: 7574909388
Tidewater Emergency Medical Care, Ltd..
736 Battlefield N Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 233204941
Phone: 7573126200
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant - Medical
Physician Assistant
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 (Tel: 7573126200)
Registered at 109 G GAINSBOROUGH SQUARE, BOX 723, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 (Tel: 7574909388)
Recorded as JAMES PALMA, M.D.
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3 MEDICAL PARK, SUITE 350, PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND, EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND FELLOWSH, COLUMBIA, SC 29205 (Tel: 8034343790)
Registered at 3 MEDICAL PARK, SUITE 350, PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND, EMERGENCY ULTRASOUND FELLOWSH, COLUMBIA, SC 29205 (Tel: 8034343790)
Recorded as JAMES PALMA, MD
Emergency Medicine (License #0101231735 in VA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
109 G Gainsborough Square, Box 723
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 7574909388
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