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DR. PAULA MARICA POOK M.D.
NPI 1710953112
Internal Medicine in Denver, CO

Active since February 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH, 1400 JACKSON STREET, DENVER, CO 80206(303) 388-4461(303) 270-2174 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2020, Feb 27, 2018, Feb 23, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Paula Marica Pook M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAULA MARICA POOK M.D. (NPI 1710953112) is an individual internal medicine provider in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (CDRH.0033805) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Longmont, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710953112
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAULA MARICA POOKCredential: M.D.
Location AddressNATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH, 1400 JACKSON STREETDenver, CO 80206-2761
Mailing Address1400 Jackson StDenver, CO 80206-2761 · (303) 388-4461 · Fax (303) 270-2174
Phone(303) 388-4461
Fax(303) 270-2174
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2020
✔ NPI 1710953112 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · CDRH.0033805✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0033805
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License DR.0033805 (CO)
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH, Denver, CO 80206
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11750 E Ken Pratt BlvdLongmont, CO 80504-5311 · Phone (720) 718-7000 · Fax (970) 237-7848

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01338052CO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paula Marica Pook M.d. 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 ID1153368071
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050412001451
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.

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 moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
122 services55 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.
69 services39 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
26 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80206 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$16.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers36 claims36 services$82.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Pook's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Pook is 1710953112. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2006.

Where is Paula Pook located?

Paula Pook practices at National Jewish Health 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206. The listed phone number is (303) 388-4461.

What is Paula Pook's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Paula Pook enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Pook 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 Paula Pook accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Paula Pook 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 Paula Pook was last updated on June 5, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.