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DR. JOEL JESUS PAULINO M.D.
NPI 1144221730
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since August 03, 2005PECOS Enrolled
9505 S STEELE ST, TACOMA, WA 98444(253) 597-6800(253) 597-6888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Jesus Paulino M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL JESUS PAULINO M.D. (NPI 1144221730) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61251686) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Bullhead City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144221730
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL JESUS PAULINOCredential: M.D.
Location Address9505 S STEELE STTacoma, WA 98444-1858
Mailing Address2771 Silver Creek Rd, Suite 101Bullhead City, AZ 86442-7959 · (927) 704-0222 · Fax (928) 704-2666
Phone(253) 597-6800
Fax(253) 597-6888
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1144221730 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61251686✔ Licensed in AZ · AZ28843
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
9505 S STEELE ST, Tacoma, WA 98444
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12771 Silver Creek Rd, Suite 101Bullhead City, AZ 86442-7959 · Phone (927) 704-0222 · Fax (928) 704-2666

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)

Dr. Joel Jesus Paulino 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 Joel Paulino reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington
22 mi
Multi-Specialty
2715 NACHES AVE SW # GSWA1N02
Renton, WA 98057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2,678 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124264577 (509) 241-7349

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98444 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$16.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$82.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$215.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ANDREA E. SANDHAWALIA CASE MANAGER
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
9505 S STEELE ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 597-6825
WANDA T GUSTAFSON
Pharmacist
9505 S STEELE ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 597-6800
MUBARAK ADETOYE AKADRI MD
Internal Medicine
9505 S STEELE ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 597-6800
DR. SHEREE SHARPE M.D.
Family Medicine
9505 S STEELE ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 597-6800
RAY H. KRUEGER M.D.
Family Medicine
9505 S STEELE ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 597-6800
MR. MARK ALLAN GREENWALT PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
9505 S STEELE ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 597-6800
DR. SHAUNA MARIE LAWLIS M.D.
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
9505 S STEELE ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 597-6800
MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER MEYER D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
9505 S STEELE ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 597-6800

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 Joel Paulino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Paulino is 1144221730. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2005.

Where is Joel Paulino located?

Joel Paulino practices at 9505 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98444. The listed phone number is (253) 597-6800.

What is Joel Paulino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joel Paulino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Paulino is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joel Paulino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Paulino reassigns Medicare benefits to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington (Renton, WA). 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 Joel Paulino'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 Joel Paulino was last updated on September 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.