Quick answers
- Does Paula M. Shonak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula M. Shonak 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. Shonak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 431 Original Medicare patients and 1,069 services for Paula M. Shonak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula M. Shonak's NPI number?
- 1609042746. 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. Shonak, 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 | 431 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)577 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)104 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)103 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)70 services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)66 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Heart failure43%
- Arthritis42%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
Hospitals where Paula M. Shonak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paula M. Shonak at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- UMass Memorial Health - Harrington HospitalSouthbridge, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220019
- UMass Memorial Medical Center/University CampusWorcester, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220163
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula M. Shonak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 S StSouthbridge, MA 01550 (508) 765‑9771
- 118 W Main StSpencer, MA 01562 (508) 885‑3025
- 340 Thompson RdWebster, MA 01570 (508) 943‑5132
- 55 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655 (508) 334‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula M. Shonak as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UMass Memorial Medical Group Inc2,516 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Southbridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Southbridge, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UMass Memorial Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609042746 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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