WENDY HOVDEN NP
NPI 1558848713
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Astoria, OR

Active since July 20, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2265 EXCHANGE ST, ASTORIA, OR 97103(503) 338-4050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 24, 2026, Oct 2, 2018, Jul 20, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Wendy Hovden Np NPPES

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

WENDY HOVDEN NP (NPI 1558848713) is an individual family provider in Astoria, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (201808562NP-PP) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Columbia Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558848713
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameWENDY HOVDENCredential: NP
Location Address2265 EXCHANGE STAstoria, OR 97103-3331
Mailing Address2111 Exchange StAstoria, OR 97103-3329 · (503) 325-4321
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 24, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1558848713 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · 201808562NP-PP
2265 EXCHANGE ST, Astoria, OR 97103

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Wendy Brown Rn

Accepted 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

Wendy Hovden Np 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 ID4587900329
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190115002456
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 Wendy Hovden reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Critical Access
550 22ND ST
Astoria, OR 97103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1134146939 (Oregon)
  • 278 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Astoria, OR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number381320
Location2111 Exchange StreetAstoria, OR 97103 · Clatsop County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97103 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.16 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $24.29 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
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.

Physical Therapy Assistant
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Physical Therapy Assistant
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Physician Assistant
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Pediatrics
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Social Worker (Clinical)
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103

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 Wendy Hovden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wendy Hovden is 1558848713. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2018. The provider is also known as Wendy Brown Rn.

Where is Wendy Hovden located?

Wendy Hovden practices at 2265 Exchange St, Astoria, OR 97103. The listed phone number is (503) 338-4050.

What is Wendy Hovden's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Wendy Hovden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wendy Hovden 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 Wendy Hovden's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wendy Hovden reassigns Medicare benefits to Columbia Lutheran Charities (Astoria, OR). 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 Wendy Hovden's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Wendy Hovden accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Wendy Hovden 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 Wendy Hovden affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wendy Hovden is affiliated with Columbia Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wendy Hovden was last updated on August 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.