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CAROLINE JOY TEMMINS M.D.
NPI 1184811424
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Stanford, CA

Active since October 01, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 PASTEUR DR, L235, STANFORD, CA 94305(650) 723-7211 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Caroline Joy Temmins M.d. NPPES

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

CAROLINE JOY TEMMINS M.D. (NPI 1184811424) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Stanford, California, licensed in California (A925555) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184811424
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE JOY TEMMINSCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 PASTEUR DR, L235Stanford, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address300 Pasteur Dr, L235Stanford, CA 94305-2200 · (650) 723-7211
Phone(650) 723-7211
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 1, 2007
✔ NPI 1184811424 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A925555
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
300 PASTEUR DR, Stanford, CA 94305
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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

Caroline Joy Temmins M.d. 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 ID3779775465
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101013000821
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 Caroline Temmins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

County Of Santa Clara
2.0 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
231 GRANT AVENUE
Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1588721500 (California), NPI 1629301346 (California)
  • 2,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144330614 (650) 321-5545

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
194 services118 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
95 services23 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
44 services38 patients
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 88311
This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.
30 services21 patients
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 88112
Cell examination of a specimen using selective cellular enhancement technique is a lab process that improves the visibility of certain cells in a sample. It helps in identifying abnormalities or diseases. The process is non-invasive, safe, and aids in accurate diagnosis.
26 services24 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313
Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
20 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94305 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$121.77 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

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.

80.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.5

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.

PRISTA CHARUWORN MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
300 PASTEUR DR, ALWAY BUILD M211, MC 5187
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-6661
ANDREW CHARLES PICEL M.D
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
MATTHEW A WRIGHT M.D. PH.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
DR. QUAZI ZUBAIR AL-TARIQ M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
ANGIE DEE MURKINS NP
Nurse Practitioner
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
DR. JAMSHID GHAJAR MD PHD
Neurological Surgery
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
SARA BAKHTARY M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
300 PASTEUR DR, LANE 235
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-5252
YU KUANG LAI MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

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 Caroline Temmins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Temmins is 1184811424. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 1, 2007.

Where is Caroline Temmins located?

Caroline Temmins practices at 300 Pasteur Dr L235, Stanford, CA 94305. The listed phone number is (650) 723-7211.

What is Caroline Temmins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Caroline Temmins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Temmins 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 organization bills Medicare for Caroline Temmins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Temmins reassigns Medicare benefits to County Of Santa Clara (Palo Alto, CA). 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 Caroline Temmins'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 Caroline Temmins was last updated on October 1, 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.