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PAULA HERCULE M.D.
NPI 1770964587
Family Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since June 17, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
780 ALBANY ST, BOSTON, MA 02118(857) 654-1000(857) 654-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2022, Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Paula Hercule M.d. NPPES

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

PAULA HERCULE M.D. (NPI 1770964587) is an individual family medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (272828) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770964587
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NamePAULA HERCULECredential: M.D.
Location Address780 ALBANY STBoston, MA 02118-2755
Mailing Address780 Albany StBoston, MA 02118-2755 · (857) 654-1000 · Fax (857) 654-1100
Phone(857) 654-1000
Fax(857) 654-1100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1770964587 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 272828
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
780 ALBANY ST, Boston, MA 02118
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Paula Hercule 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 ID9436417953
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171211000935
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Paula Hercule reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program, Inc.
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
780 ALBANY ST
Boston, MA 02118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013131804 (857) 654-1000
Nancy Landry PLLC
5.4 mi
Family Medicine
SOMERVILLE FAMILY PRACTICE, 1020 BROADWAY
Somerville, MA 02144
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275089575 (617) 628-2160

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.

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

SARAH BAYER LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (857) 654-1000
ENID RAMOS RN
Registered Nurse
780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (857) 654-1000
MS. KATHLEEN A. PALIMERI N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (857) 654-1000
DR. ALAN FILZER DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (857) 654-1000
BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (857) 654-1000
APRIL RAMSEY RN
Registered Nurse
780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (857) 654-1000
GINA PIERRE
Registered Nurse
780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (857) 654-1000
DAVID RACHLIN LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
780 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (857) 654-1000

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 Hercule's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Hercule is 1770964587. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2015.

Where is Paula Hercule located?

Paula Hercule practices at 780 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (857) 654-1000.

What is Paula Hercule's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Paula Hercule enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Hercule 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 organizations bill Medicare for Paula Hercule's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Hercule reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Nancy Landry PLLC (Somerville, MA). Each 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 Hercule's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paula Hercule accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Paula Hercule 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 Paula Hercule affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paula Hercule is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Hercule was last updated on September 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.