Paula Jane Blocker, LICSW - Medicare Counselor in Emmetsburg, IA

Paula Jane Blocker, LICSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker" provider in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She graduated from healthcare school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. She is a member of the group practice Palo Alto County Hospital and her current practice location is 3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 852-5500.

Paula Jane Blocker is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 099668) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1982243838.

Contact Information

Paula Jane Blocker, LICSW
3201 1st St,
Emmetsburg, IA 50536-2516
(712) 852-5500
(712) 852-5544

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NamePaula Jane Blocker
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience7 Years
Location3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Paula Jane Blocker graduated from medical school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982243838
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/24/2019
  • Last Update Date: 09/05/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315373172
  • Enrollment ID: I20211203000817

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paula Jane Blocker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982243838NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YM0800XCounselor - Mental Health 25437 (Minnesota)Secondary
104100000XSocial Worker 099668 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Palo Alto County Hospital448656306117

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Paula Jane Blocker allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePalo Alto County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184634602
PECOS PAC ID: 4486563061
Enrollment ID: O20040129001137

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Paula Jane Blocker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Paula Jane Blocker, LICSW
3201 1st St,
Emmetsburg, IA 50536-2516

Ph: (712) 852-5500
Paula Jane Blocker, LICSW
3201 1st St,
Emmetsburg, IA 50536-2516

Ph: (712) 852-5500

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Social Worker in Emmetsburg, IA


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