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DR. VERONICA RITA HOCKER MD
NPI 1548509300
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Portland, OR

Active since February 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
1650 NW NAITO PKWY, STE 185, PORTLAND, OR 97209(971) 983-5260(971) 983-5326 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2019, Aug 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Veronica Rita Hocker Md NPPES

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

DR. VERONICA RITA HOCKER MD (NPI 1548509300) is an individual psychiatry provider in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD192310) and active in the NPI registry since February 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Baltimore.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548509300
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. VERONICA RITA HOCKERCredential: MD
Location Address1650 NW NAITO PKWY, STE 185Portland, OR 97209-2535
Mailing Address1650 Nw Naito Pkwy, Ste 185Portland, OR 97209-2535 · (971) 983-5260 · Fax (971) 983-5326
Phone(971) 983-5260
Fax(971) 983-5326
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1548509300 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD192310
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1650 NW NAITO PKWY, Portland, OR 97209
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 North Wolfe St.Baltimore, MD 21287-2109 · Phone (410) 955-5000

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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

Dr. Veronica Rita Hocker 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 ID8224367925
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190905001623
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 Veronica Hocker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center
0.8 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE
Portland, OR 97227
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 719 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831112358 (503) 413-2200
University Professional Services
2.2 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
2525 SW FIRST AVE STE 1215
Portland, OR 97201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 2,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316354970 (503) 494-4745

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
167 services45 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.
68 services24 patients
Therapy using electrical currents 90870
Therapy using electrical currents, also known as electrotherapy, involves applying small electrical pulses to your body to stimulate healing. It can help manage pain, improve circulation, repair tissues, and strengthen muscles. It's a safe, non-invasive treatment often used in physical therapy.
33 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number380007
Location2801 N Gantenbein AvenuePortland, OR 97227 · Multnomah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ohsu Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number380009
Location3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RoadPortland, OR 97239 · Multnomah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97209 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
$176.88 typical visit price
range $58.99 – $176.88
Typical copayment $44.22 (range $14.74 – $44.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.28 typical visit price
range $19.32 – $144.79
Typical copayment $18.32 (range $4.83 – $36.19)
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.

86.22/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.64
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.32

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 Veronica Hocker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veronica Hocker is 1548509300. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2013.

Where is Veronica Hocker located?

Veronica Hocker practices at 1650 NW Naito Pkwy Ste 185, Portland, OR 97209. The listed phone number is (971) 983-5260.

What is Veronica Hocker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Veronica Hocker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Veronica Hocker 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 Veronica Hocker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Veronica Hocker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center (Portland, OR) and University Professional Services (Portland, OR). 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 Veronica Hocker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Veronica Hocker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Veronica Hocker is affiliated with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and Ohsu Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Veronica Hocker was last updated on August 21, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.