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Active NPI 1699917567 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Paula Skye Gardner , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Bend, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Paula Gardner, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Bend, OR. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Paula Gardner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 388 SW BLUFF DR.

Paula Gardner maintains professional affiliations with Dermatology Center Of Steamboat Springs, Llc A Professional Llc, Central Oregon Dermatology, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

388 Sw Bluff Dr

Bend, OR 977021360

Telephone 5416780020
Fax 5413232174
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Bend, OR

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs +5.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.5 Yrs
State Avg: 10.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
186 Specialists

Practicing in Bend, OR (2106 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
29.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gardner (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Bend Specialty Average (12.5 Years) 12.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
1,865 291 $24.00 $6.16
17000 Destruction of skin growth
473 373 $141.00 $49.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
407 326 $187.00 $82.00
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
171 149 $240.00 $101.24
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
126 93 $210.00 $32.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
123 113 $263.00 $115.62
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
121 111 $218.00 $82.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
111 97 $117.31 $51.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
74 74 $231.00 $99.90
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
54 44 $356.00 $152.98
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
50 48 $270.00 $114.78
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
42 31 $123.00 $46.21
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
40 37 $641.00 $275.32
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
35 19 $20.00 $0.98
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
24 23 $514.00 $112.49
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
20 18 $119.00 $35.57
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
15 15 $151.00 $64.38
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
12 11 $264.00 $79.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $342.00 $150.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-05
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NY 012966-1

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
03120376 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dermatology Center Of Steamboat Springs, Llc A Professional Llc

940 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 804878853

Phone: 9708714811

Central Oregon Dermatology, Pc

388 Sw Bluff Dr, Bend, OR 977021360

Phone: 5416780020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1609815166

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 05, 2025

Registered at 388 SW BLUFF DR, BEND, OR 977021360 (Tel: 5416780020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 05, 2025

Registered at 388 SW BLUFF DR, BEND, OR 977021360 (Tel: 5416780020)

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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2018

Registered at 940 CENTRAL PARK DR., STE 210, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487 (Tel: 9708714811)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2018

Registered at 940 CENTRAL PARK DR., STE 210, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487 (Tel: 9708714811)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 07, 2018

Recorded as PAULA GARDNER, PA-C

NPI Profile Active December 30, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 30, 2009

Registered at 85 HIGH ST, SUITE 202, BUFFALO, NY 142031149 (Tel: 7168578615)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2009

Registered at 6255 SHERIDAN DR, SUITE 304, BUFFALO, NY 142214836 (Tel: 7168578666)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 30, 2009

Recorded as PAULA RICHARDS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 30, 2009

Physician Assistant (License #012966-1 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699917567
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 24, 2009
Last Update: December 05, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

388 Sw Bluff Dr

Bend, OR 977021360

Phone: 5416780020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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