Quick answers
- Does Paula M. Arends accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula M. Arends accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paula M. Arends see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 80 Original Medicare patients and 180 services for Paula M. Arends. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula M. Arends's NPI number?
- 1376684670. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Paula M. Arends, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 80 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 180 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)120 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)58 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety49%
- Depression46%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula M. Arends is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 280 Chestnut St, Suite 2Springfield, MA 01199
- 400 Amity StAmherst, MA 01002 (413) 549‑0095
- 470 Granby RdSouth Hadley, MA 01075
- 50 Pleasant StNorthampton, MA 01060
- 759 Chestnut StSpringfield, MA 01199
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula M. Arends as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baystate Medical Practices Inc1,369 clinicians in the group
- Servicenet Inc51 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
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Other clinical social workers in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baystate Medical Practices Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376684670 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians