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Ophthalmology

James D. Palmer, MD

Works at hospitals in Burlingame, CA · California

Summary

James D. Palmer, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Burlingame, CA. NPI 1053306381. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James D. Palmer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
Stanford University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Northern California Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group, Inc.Group practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James D. Palmer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James D. Palmer at 1 hospital: Peninsula Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James D. Palmer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including San Jose, CA, Mountain View, CA and San Mateo, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James D. Palmer's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does James D. Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Palmer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James D. Palmer?
(408) 251-3500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James D. Palmer's NPI number?
1053306381. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James D. Palmer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James D. Palmer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James D. Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James D. Palmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Northern California Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group, Inc.7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in San Jose

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Jose, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolStanford University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053306381
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians