Dr. James E. Palen
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 51 years
- Graduated from: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1970
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1114973161
Dr. James E. Palen M.D.
Family Physician
He is located at 3129 Blattner Drive in Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Can help patients with the following: Autism, Common Cold, Diabetes, General Care, Migraine, Pregnancy. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114973161. Appointment can be made via the phone number (573) 335-0166. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James E. Palen, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James E. Palen.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
Procedures Performed by Dr. James E. Palen
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James E. Palen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James E. Palen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. James E. Palen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .
Bills through: Riverside Family Medicine Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1970
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. James E. Palen have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James E. Palen is affiliated with Riverside Family Practice.
Does Dr. James E. Palen accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes, Dr. James E. Palen is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. James E. Palen?
Dr. James E. Palen's office is located at 3129 Blattner Drive in Cape Girardeau, MO 63703.
Has Dr. James E. Palen affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James E. Palen is affiliated with SOUTHEASTHEALTH. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. James E. Palen treat?
Dr. James E. Palen provides treatment for Autism, Common Cold, Diabetes, General Care, Migraine, Pregnancy. For the full list see this list.