Dr. James UnderbergMD

Internal Medicine

at Underberg CCPHP, LLC

Also practices at: Underberg CCPHP (New York, NY)

About

Dr. James A. Underberg practices internal medicine through Underberg CCPHP, LLC, a concierge membership practice affiliated with Castle Connolly Private Health Partners. He limits the size of his membership panel to deliver personalized, attentive care to each patient. Dr. Underberg makes himself available to members and their authorized representatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He communicates by phone, cellular, fax, and email. When patients require care outside his usual service area, Dr. Underberg consults directly with attending healthcare providers out of state or overseas. He also coordinates referrals to Castle Connolly Top Doctors across the country when appropriate. Dr. Underberg works alongside a SENS Solution Health Coach to build and monitor customized wellness plans for his members. His approach combines direct physician access with proactive wellness support to keep patients connected and informed.

Education & Training

Medical School

NYU School of Medicine

Additional Training

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine; Joint appointments in General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at NYU

Conditions Treated

lipid disorders
lipoprotein disorders
cardiovascular disease
hypercholesterolemia
familial hypercholesterolemia
preventive cardiology

Who is Dr. Underberg right for?

Dr. Underberg is an excellent match for adults managing lipid or lipoprotein disorders, including familial hypercholesterolemia. Patients with elevated cardiovascular risk benefit from his depth of expertise in preventive cardiology. He also works well with patients who want proactive, prevention-focused primary care. Those seeking a physician with strong academic and research credentials will find his background particularly compelling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Underberg specializes in internal medicine. He provides primary and preventive care through a concierge membership model that emphasizes direct access and personalized attention.

Dr. Underberg makes himself available to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members reach him by telephone, cellular phone, fax, or email. When he is unavailable due to vacation or other reasons, a covering physician provides continuity of care.

Yes. Dr. Underberg consults directly with healthcare providers attending to members out of state, overseas, or otherwise outside his usual service area. He facilitates care coordination so members stay supported wherever they are.

Dr. Underberg offers telemedicine and virtual visits when clinically appropriate. Members can request virtual appointments through the practice's communication channels.

Dr. Underberg conducts pre-visit communication with specialists before referrals. He follows up after specialist visits and reviews recommendations with members by phone, email, or in-office discussion upon request. He also connects members to over 50,000 Castle Connolly Top Doctors nationwide.

Yes. Dr. Underberg collaborates with a SENS Solution Health Coach to create and monitor customized wellness plans for members. The coach uses a personalized health assessment to identify wellness goals and supports members in achieving them alongside their physician care.

Dr. Underberg processes prescription refill requests submitted by phone, fax, or email. He transmits approved refills received during normal business hours to the pharmacy the same day.

The available facts confirm Dr. Underberg practices internal medicine through Underberg CCPHP, LLC. For specific credentialing details, prospective members should contact the practice directly.

Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026