KATHERINE M PAULSEN MPAS, PA-C
NPI 1790032696
Physician Assistant in Altoona, WI

Active since August 09, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
62.68/100
CMS Quality Rating
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A, ALTOONA, WI 54720(715) 832-1400(715) 832-4187 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2026, Feb 22, 2022, Dec 20, 2021 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2018).

About Katherine M Paulsen Mpas, Pa-c NPPES

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

KATHERINE M PAULSEN MPAS, PA-C (NPI 1790032696) is an individual physician assistant in Altoona, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (4340) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790032696
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE M PAULSENCredential: MPAS, PA-C
Location Address1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE AAltoona, WI 54720-2217
Mailing Address1200 Oakleaf Way Ste AAltoona, WI 54720-2217 · (715) 832-1400 · Fax (715) 832-4187
Fax(715) 832-4187
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 202610 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2026
NPI 1790032696 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in WI · 4340
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A, Altoona, WI 54720

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Katherine M Olund Pa-c

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1790032696WI

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

Katherine M Paulsen Mpas, Pa-c 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 ID8527218593
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180706001892
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, WI
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number520196
Location1000 Oakleaf WayAltoona, WI 54720 · Eau Claire County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54720 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

62.68/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality18.03
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities20
Cost67.84

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
ALTOONA, WI 54720
Physician Assistant
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
ALTOONA, WI 54720
Neurological Surgery
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
ALTOONA, WI 54720
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
ALTOONA, WI 54720
Orthopaedic Surgery
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
ALTOONA, WI 54720
Physician Assistant
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
ALTOONA, WI 54720
Nurse Practitioner
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
ALTOONA, WI 54720
Podiatrist
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
ALTOONA, WI 54720

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 Katherine Paulsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Paulsen is 1790032696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2012. The provider is also known as Katherine M Olund Pa-C.

Where is Katherine Paulsen located?

Katherine Paulsen practices at 1200 Oakleaf Way Ste A, Altoona, WI 54720. The listed phone number is (715) 832-1400.

What is Katherine Paulsen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Katherine Paulsen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Paulsen 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 Katherine Paulsen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Medica, Quartz and Security Health Plan list Katherine Paulsen 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 Katherine Paulsen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Paulsen is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Paulsen was last updated on June 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.