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DR. DEBORAH KEMPE AMES M.D.
NPI 1720257652
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Tualatin, OR

Active since February 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8050 SW WARM SPRINGS ST STE 205, TUALATIN, OR 97062(971) 710-5236 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 26, 2024, Jan 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Deborah Kempe Ames M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DEBORAH KEMPE AMES M.D. (NPI 1720257652) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Tualatin, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD153103) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Santiam Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Spanaway.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720257652
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEBORAH KEMPE AMESCredential: M.D.
Location Address8050 SW WARM SPRINGS ST STE 205Tualatin, OR 97062-7440
Mailing Address2931 Sw Luradel LnPortland, OR 97219-6379 · (971) 710-5236
Phone(971) 710-5236
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateFebruary 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1720257652 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD153103
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
8050 SW WARM SPRINGS ST STE 205, Tualatin, OR 97062
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Deborah Kempe Jacobowitz Ames Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 123402 43rd Ave ESpanaway, WA 98387-6874 · Phone (888) 408-7008

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. Deborah Kempe Ames 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 ID9537357637
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101215001021
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 2

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.

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
18 services18 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.
15 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Santiam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stayton, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number380056
Location1401 N 10th AvenueStayton, OR 97383 · Marion County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97062 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
$90.51 typical visit price
range $58.99 – $176.88
Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.74 – $44.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.51 typical visit price
range $19.32 – $144.79
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.83 – $36.19)
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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ANALEIGH JEAN HAYES RN, BSN
Registered Nurse (Hospice)
8050 SW WARM SPRINGS ST STE 205
TUALATIN, OR 97062
Washington County (503) 430-7699
BRIGHTON HOSPICE OREGON, LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
8050 SW WARM SPRINGS ST STE 205
TUALATIN, OR 97062
Washington County (503) 430-7699

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 Deborah Ames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Ames is 1720257652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 25, 2008. The provider is also known as Dr. Deborah Kempe Jacobowitz Ames MD.

Where is Deborah Ames located?

Deborah Ames practices at 8050 SW Warm Springs St Ste 205, Tualatin, OR 97062. The listed phone number is (971) 710-5236.

What is Deborah Ames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Deborah Ames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deborah Ames 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.

Is Deborah Ames affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Deborah Ames is affiliated with Santiam Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Ames was last updated on July 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.