ANN M PAKALNIS MD
NPI 1225024599
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Columbus, OH

Active since September 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
555 S 18TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-2000(614) 722-4633 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2026, Apr 25, 2024, Nov 30, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ann M Pakalnis Md NPPES

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

ANN M PAKALNIS MD (NPI 1225024599) is an individual neurology with special qualifications in child neurology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35050334) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and maintains 9 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225024599
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0402X
Provider Legal NameANN M PAKALNISCredential: MD
Location Address555 S 18TH STColumbus, OH 43205-2654
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000 · Fax (614) 722-4633
Fax(614) 722-4633
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2026
NPI 1225024599 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0402X
License Licensed in OH · 35050334
Definition
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Clinical NeurophysiologyTaxonomy 2084N0600X · License 35050334 (OH)
555 S 18TH ST, Columbus, OH 43205

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Mrs. Ann Schaffer Md

Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 1584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082-7295 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 21611 27th StPortsmouth, OH 45662-6931 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 3536 S Trimble RdMansfield, OH 44906-3418 · Phone (614) 722-6200 · Fax (614) 722-4633
Location 46435 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43213-1507 · Phone (614) 722-6200 · Fax (614) 722-4633
Location 55675 Venture DrDublin, OH 43017-2159 · Phone (614) 722-6200 · Fax (614) 722-4633
Location 63949 N Main StFindlay, OH 45840-4200 · Phone (614) 722-6200 · Fax (614) 722-4633
Location 7405 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215-4985 · Phone (614) 722-2000
Location 8433 N Cleveland AveWesterville, OH 43082-8095 · Phone (614) 722-2000 · Fax (614) 722-4633
Location 9455 Executive Campus DrWesterville, OH 43082-8870 · Phone (614) 722-6200 · Fax (614) 722-4633

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0698302OH
Medicaid64958804KY
OtherH902640OH · Cgs-medicare

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

Ann M Pakalnis 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 ID3072602002
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071128000814
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number360085
Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

95.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality76.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

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 Ann Pakalnis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ann Pakalnis is 1225024599. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2005. The provider is also known as Mrs. Ann Schaffer MD.

Where is Ann Pakalnis located?

Ann Pakalnis practices at 555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-2000.

What is Ann Pakalnis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0402X.

Is Ann Pakalnis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ann Pakalnis 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 Ann Pakalnis accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Ann Pakalnis 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 Ann Pakalnis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ann Pakalnis is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ann Pakalnis was last updated on May 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.