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PAULA JANE BLOCKER LICSW
NPI 1982243838
Social Worker in Emmetsburg, IA

Active since December 24, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
3201 1ST ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536(712) 852-5500(712) 852-5544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 5, 2023, Dec 24, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Paula Jane Blocker Licsw NPPES

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

PAULA JANE BLOCKER LICSW (NPI 1982243838) is an individual social worker in Emmetsburg, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (099668) and active in the NPI registry since December 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982243838
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NamePAULA JANE BLOCKERCredential: LICSW
Location Address3201 1ST STEmmetsburg, IA 50536-2516
Mailing Address3201 1st StEmmetsburg, IA 50536-2516 · (712) 852-5500
Phone(712) 852-5500
Fax(712) 852-5544
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateDecember 24, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1982243838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 099668
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 25437 (MN)
3201 1ST ST, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Paula Jane Skala Lgsw, Lsw

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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

Paula Jane Blocker Licsw 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 ID7315373172
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211203000817
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 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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

NORTH IOWA MERCY CLINICS
Internal Medicine
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (641) 422-6999
DAIVD GUS KUNDEL MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 852-5500
MELODY J DEGEN
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (515) 249-1213
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 852-5500
JENNIFER GRAVENISH ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 221-0684
MICHELLE C SHRYOCK BA, TCADC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 262-2922
ARIELLE HARRIS LMSW
Social Worker
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 852-5500
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL
Emergency Medicine
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 852-5500

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 Blocker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Blocker is 1982243838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 24, 2019. The provider is also known as Paula Jane Skala Lgsw, Lsw.

Where is Paula Blocker located?

Paula Blocker practices at 3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. The listed phone number is (712) 852-5500.

What is Paula Blocker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Paula Blocker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Blocker 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 Blocker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 3 other insurers list Paula Blocker 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 Blocker was last updated on September 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.