LORA C SHERMAN MD
NPI 1003968231
Family Medicine in Bellingham, WA

Active since January 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4455 CORDATA PKWY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226(360) 671-3225(360) 671-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Lora C Sherman Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LORA C SHERMAN MD (NPI 1003968231) is an individual family medicine provider in Bellingham, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00033281) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Hospital, and is a graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003968231
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameLORA C SHERMANCredential: MD
Location Address4455 CORDATA PKWYBellingham, WA 98226-8037
Mailing AddressPo Box 34703Seattle, WA 98124-1703 · (206) 764-0112 · Fax (206) 764-0489
Fax(360) 671-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1003968231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD00033281
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
4455 CORDATA PKWY, Bellingham, WA 98226

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid8220634WA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedAB04948WA
Medicare UPING74946

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lora C Sherman Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284727892
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070912000242
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
109 services106 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
72 services46 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
52 services33 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
30 services29 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
23 services22 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bellingham, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number500030
Location2901 Squalicum ParkwayBellingham, WA 98225 · Whatcom County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98226 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Counselor (Mental Health)
4455 CORDATA PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
4455 CORDATA PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Family Medicine
4455 CORDATA PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
4455 CORDATA PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Dietitian, Registered
4455 CORDATA PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
4455 CORDATA PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Family Medicine
4455 CORDATA PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
4455 CORDATA PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lora Sherman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lora Sherman is 1003968231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2007.

Where is Lora Sherman located?

Lora Sherman practices at 4455 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226. The listed phone number is (360) 671-3225.

What is Lora Sherman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Lora Sherman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lora Sherman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Lora Sherman accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Lora Sherman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lora Sherman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lora Sherman is affiliated with St Joseph Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lora Sherman was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.