PAULA M GARDINER MD
NPI 1114964731
Family Medicine in Worcester, MA

Active since June 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 01655(508) 334-2818(774) 441-7799 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Paula M Gardiner Md NPPES

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

PAULA M GARDINER MD (NPI 1114964731) is an individual family medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (216578) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114964731
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NamePAULA M GARDINERCredential: MD
Location Address55 LAKE AVE NWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348 · (800) 225-8885
Fax(774) 441-7799
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2020
✔ NPI 1114964731 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 216578
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.
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110036702AMA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paula M Gardiner 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 ID345210035
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040729000850
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Paula Gardiner reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
Worcester, MA 01655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,902 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 719 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cambridge Health Alliance

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number220011
Location1493 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01655 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655

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 Gardiner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Gardiner is 1114964731. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Where is Paula Gardiner located?

Paula Gardiner practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (508) 334-2818.

What is Paula Gardiner's specialty?

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

Is Paula Gardiner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Gardiner 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paula Gardiner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Gardiner reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc (Worcester, MA) and Cambridge Public Health Commission (Cambridge, MA). Each 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 Gardiner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paula Gardiner accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Paula Gardiner 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 Paula Gardiner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paula Gardiner is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Gardiner was last updated on October 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.