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EPHRAIM WILLIAM CHURCH
NPI 1508181983
Neurological Surgery in Stanford, CA

Active since March 29, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 PASTEUR DR RM A308, STANFORD, CA 94305(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ephraim William Church NPPES

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

EPHRAIM WILLIAM CHURCH (NPI 1508181983) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Stanford, California, licensed in California (A152886) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hershey.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508181983
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameEPHRAIM WILLIAM CHURCH
Location Address300 PASTEUR DR RM A308Stanford, CA 94305
Mailing Address300 Pasteur Dr Rm A308Stanford, CA 94305-2200 · (650) 723-4000
Phone(650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 2018
✔ NPI 1508181983 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A152886
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
300 PASTEUR DR RM A308, Stanford, CA 94305
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 130 Hope Dr, EC110Hershey, PA 17033-2036 · Phone (717) 531-1279

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Ephraim William Church 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 ID7315188588
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190805001269
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 Ephraim Church reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
2,416 mi
Family Medicine
140 OLD WILLOW MILL RD
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235678939 (717) 766-4635
Tower Health Medical Group
2,470 mi
Sports Medicine
1350 BROADCASTING RD STE 201
Wyomissing, PA 19610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,473 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891036166 (610) 685-9600

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 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
82 services76 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
34 services14 patients
Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 36224
This procedure involves placing a small tube into your neck artery. It helps diagnose or treat certain conditions. A radiologist, a doctor specializing in medical imaging, reviews the process to ensure accuracy and safety.
17 services14 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
16 services16 patients
Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 36226
This procedure involves inserting a thin tube into a brain artery. It aids in diagnosing or treating brain conditions. A radiologist reviews the process to ensure accuracy and safety. It's a critical step in managing brain health effectively.
13 services13 patients
Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 36223
This procedure involves placing a tube into an artery in the brain. It's typically done for diagnostic purposes or treatment. A radiologist, a doctor specializing in imaging, reviews the process to ensure accuracy and safety.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Camp Hill, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390004
Location503 North 21st StreetCamp Hill, PA 17011 · Cumberland County
Emergency services

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390256
Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390339
Location2160 State RoadLancaster, PA 17601 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

71.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality48.32
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.63

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 Ephraim Church's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ephraim Church is 1508181983. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2010.

Where is Ephraim Church located?

Ephraim Church practices at 300 Pasteur Dr Rm A308, Stanford, CA 94305. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Ephraim Church's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Ephraim Church enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ephraim Church 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 Ephraim Church's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ephraim Church reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group (Mechanicsburg, PA) and Tower Health Medical Group (Wyomissing, PA). 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 Ephraim Church's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ephraim Church accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Ephraim Church 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 Ephraim Church affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ephraim Church is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Milton S Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ephraim Church was last updated on July 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.