Mrs Paula Atkins, FNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, MS

Mrs Paula Atkins, FNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Columbus, Mississippi. She graduated from nursing school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Westmoreland Dermatology And Surgery Center, Pa and her current practice location is 2110 5th St N, Columbus, Mississippi. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 243-2435.

Mrs Paula Atkins is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number R798833) 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 1487808838.

Contact Information

Mrs Paula Atkins, FNP-BC
2110 5th St N,
Columbus, MS 39705-2210
(662) 243-2435
(662) 328-7037

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMrs Paula Atkins
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience17 Years
Location2110 5th St N, Columbus, Mississippi
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:
  • Mrs Paula Atkins graduated from nursing school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487808838
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/12/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/04/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901057256
  • Enrollment ID: I20121113000681

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Paula Atkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487808838NPI-NPPES
202007816OtherMSTAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family R798833 (Mississippi)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Westmoreland Dermatology And Surgery Center, Pa25674976964

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. Mrs Paula Atkins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameWestmoreland Dermatology & Surgery Center, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043309974
PECOS PAC ID: 2567497696
Enrollment ID: O20050928000316

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. Mrs Paula Atkins 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
Mrs Paula Atkins, FNP-BC
2110 5th St N,
Columbus, MS 39705-2210

Ph: (662) 243-2435
Mrs Paula Atkins, FNP-BC
2110 5th St N,
Columbus, MS 39705-2210

Ph: (662) 243-2435

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