CAROLINE HANSCHEN CNM, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB
NPI 1609205186
Advanced Practice Midwife in Tacoma, WA

Active since November 05, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9040 JACKSON AVE DEPT OBGYN, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 968-3751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 20, 2023, Jul 21, 2022, Aug 20, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Caroline Hanschen Cnm, Whnp-bc, Rnc-ob NPPES

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

CAROLINE HANSCHEN CNM, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB (NPI 1609205186) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP60417502) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609205186
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE HANSCHENCredential: CNM, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB
Location Address9040 JACKSON AVE DEPT OBGYNTacoma, WA 98431-4210
Mailing Address9040 Jackson AveJblm, WA 98431 · (253) 968-1406
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateNovember 5, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2024
NPI 1609205186 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
Licenses Licensed in WA · AP60417502 Licensed in CA · 2077
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · Obstetric, InpatientTaxonomy 163WX0003X · License 797616 (CA), RN00150510 (WA), 156445 (TN)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthTaxonomy 363LW0102X · License 23848 (CA)
9040 JACKSON AVE DEPT OBGYN, Tacoma, WA 98431

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Caroline Gourley

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2139984WA

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

Caroline Hanschen Cnm, Whnp-bc, Rnc-ob 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 ID6002248283
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191108000393
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

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 Hanschen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Hanschen is 1609205186. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 5, 2013. The provider is also known as Caroline Gourley.

Where is Caroline Hanschen located?

Caroline Hanschen practices at 9040 Jackson Ave Dept Obgyn, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-3751.

What is Caroline Hanschen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Caroline Hanschen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Hanschen 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 Caroline Hanschen accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Caroline Hanschen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Hanschen was last updated on March 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.