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Dr. James E Palen, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Cape Girardeau, MO · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1114973161

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. James E Palen
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 3129 Blattner Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703
Phone (573) 335-0166
Fax (573) 335-7942
Enumeration date May 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 9, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 32836 (MO) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
7362 Other MO BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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What specialty is James Palen?
James Palen is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Family Medicine Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-09.