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MRS. PAULA RENEE SCHAEFER APRN-NURSE PRACTITIO
NPI 1669966909
Nurse Practitioner in Bellingham, WA

Active since June 20, 2018PECOS Enrolled
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226(855) 722-9700(844) 222-0800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 28, 2022, Jun 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mrs. Paula Renee Schaefer Aprn-nurse Practitio NPPES

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

MRS. PAULA RENEE SCHAEFER APRN-NURSE PRACTITIO (NPI 1669966909) is an individual nurse practitioner in Bellingham, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP60966080) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669966909
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. PAULA RENEE SCHAEFERCredential: APRN-NURSE PRACTITIO
Location Address2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301Bellingham, WA 98226-8759
Mailing AddressPo Box 73488Puyallup, WA 98373-0488 · (855) 722-9700
Phone(855) 722-9700
Fax(844) 222-0800
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1669966909 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · AP60966080
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Miss Paula Renee Schemmer

Other Identifiers 1

OtherAP60966080WA · Wa License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Paula Renee Schaefer Aprn-nurse Practitio is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Paula Schaefer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Post Acute Medical PLLC
2,336 mi
Geriatric Medicine
6710 MALLERY DR
Lanham, MD 20706
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 239 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730713025 (888) 408-7008

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
83 services74 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
63 services61 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
30 services20 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
22 services20 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
18 services14 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98226 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
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

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.

DR. PAUL ABEBE GOBEZE
Internal Medicine
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (253) 922-4027
FARAZ ARSHAD
Internal Medicine
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (253) 922-4027
KHIN THANDAR AUNG
Internal Medicine
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (253) 922-4027
ANGELA VICTORIA APARICIO-POLIDORO MD
General Practice
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (855) 722-9700
DR. REJOWANA MAJID MD
Internal Medicine
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (855) 722-9700
MS. CAMILLE BANAY O.T.
Occupational Therapist
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (865) 352-4077
KENDRA LIN JUDD PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (855) 722-9700
DR. RASHMI PRAKASH MBBS, MD
Internal Medicine
2219 RIMLAND DR STE 301
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (855) 722-9700

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 Paula Schaefer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Schaefer is 1669966909. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2018. The provider is also known as Miss Paula Renee Schemmer.

Where is Paula Schaefer located?

Paula Schaefer practices at 2219 Rimland Dr Ste 301, Bellingham, WA 98226. The listed phone number is (855) 722-9700.

What is Paula Schaefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Paula Schaefer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Schaefer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paula Schaefer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Schaefer reassigns Medicare benefits to Post Acute Medical PLLC (Lanham, MD). 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 Paula Schaefer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Schaefer was last updated on November 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.