Dr Paula J Spencer, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Albany, OR

Dr Paula J Spencer, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Albany, Oregon. She graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Praxis Health Pc and her current practice location is 601 Hickory St Nw, Albany, Oregon. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 754-1150.

Dr Paula J Spencer is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number DO20028) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1518953975.

Contact Information

Dr Paula J Spencer, DO
601 Hickory St Nw,
Albany, OR 97321-1752
(541) 754-1150
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paula J Spencer
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location601 Hickory St Nw, Albany, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paula J Spencer graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518953975
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698829562
  • Enrollment ID: I20101201000456

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paula J Spencer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518953975NPI-NPPES
150264MedicaidOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine DO20028 (Oregon)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Benedictine Home HealthMount angel, ORHome health agency
Salem HospitalSalem, ORHospital
West Valley HospitalDallas, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Praxis Health Pc8325941446167

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Paula J Spencer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePraxis Health Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821068164
PECOS PAC ID: 8325941446
Enrollment ID: O20040128000241

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Paula J Spencer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paula J Spencer, DO
4999 Skyline Rd S, Ste 100,
Salem, OR 97306-0001

Ph: (503) 364-4005
Dr Paula J Spencer, DO
601 Hickory St Nw,
Albany, OR 97321-1752

Ph: (541) 754-1150

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