PAULA A VANDERFORD M.D.
NPI 1053304006
Pediatrics - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Portland, OR

Q: What is Paula Vanderford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Vanderford is 1053304006. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2005.

Q: What is Paula Vanderford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080H0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Vanderford was last updated on October 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since August 24, 2005PECOS Enrolled

81.57/100

CMS Quality Rating

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, PORTLAND, OR 97239(503) 346-0640(503) 418-9959 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2022, Nov 3, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Paula A Vanderford M.d. NPPES

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

PAULA A VANDERFORD M.D. (NPI 1053304006) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD28634) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053304006

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2080H0002X

Provider Legal NamePAULA A VANDERFORDCredential: M.D.

Location Address3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RDPortland, OR 97239-3011

Mailing Address3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park RdPortland, OR 97239-3011 · (503) 346-0640 · Fax (503) 418-9959

Phone(503) 346-0640

Fax(503) 418-9959

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2024

✔ NPI 1053304006 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080H0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in OR · MD28634✔ Licensed in MO · 2022038337

Definition

A pediatrician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MD28634 (OR)

Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0203X · License MD28634 (OR)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, Portland, OR 97239

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11465 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1003 · Phone (314) 577-5638 · Fax (314) 268-4081

Other Identifiers 2

Other028523OR · Dmap

OtherR144108OR · Medicare Ptan

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Paula A Vanderford M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Paula Vanderford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Professional Services

Same address

General Practice

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
Portland, OR 97239

Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
2,212 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1376709535 (503) 494-8311

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.57/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

76.09

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.28

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.

DONALD RICHARD SULLIVAN MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, UHN67
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-6949

MRS. ANJALEE NIX ROWE NP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-3988

REEM HASAN MD

Internal Medicine

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, PPV 350
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8562

DR. AMANDA D BALL PSY.D

Psychologist (Clinical)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-6176

SUNSHINE WELSCH LMT

Massage Therapist

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, 7D19
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8349

DR. ROBERT GENE MEALER M.D., PH.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-6176

GREGORY HALL MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 418-0990

DR. BURHAN AHMED MIAN MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8311

KARINA RAE ESPANA MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8311

CLAIRE SAHLBERG RUGGERI MD

Pediatrics

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, OHSU
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8220

KIMBERLY LAUREN IMBESI MD

Emergency Medicine

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8211

ANN PERRIN

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, OHSU
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8211

KRIS KUMAR

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8311

SARAH POWER LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-0849

SHAHRZAD SHARAFI MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 418-0990

JULIE MARIE MARTIN

Dietitian, Registered

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-5466

DR. SONYA FABRICANT MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 418-4500

BRENDA BONILLA

Social Worker (Clinical)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-2273

KAYLEE PURPURA

Otolaryngology

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-8510

MOLLY ANDERSON PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239

Multnomah County (503) 494-4910

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 Paula Vanderford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Vanderford is 1053304006. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2005.

Where is Paula Vanderford located?

Paula Vanderford practices at 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239. The listed phone number is (503) 346-0640.

What is Paula Vanderford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080H0002X.

Is Paula Vanderford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Vanderford is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paula Vanderford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Vanderford reassigns Medicare benefits to University Professional Services (Portland, OR). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Paula Vanderford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Vanderford was last updated on October 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.