Dr Joel Richard Hoekema, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Bellingham, WA

Dr Joel Richard Hoekema, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Bellingham, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Peacehealth and his current practice location is 2979 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite #203, Bellingham, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 733-7670.

Dr Joel Richard Hoekema is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00039875) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1770508509.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Richard Hoekema, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite #203,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1811
(360) 733-7670
(360) 647-1901



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Richard Hoekema
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location2979 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joel Richard Hoekema attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770508509
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678564077
  • Enrollment ID: I20040524000738

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Richard Hoekema such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770508509NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD00039875 (Washington)Secondary
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine MD00039875 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph HospitalBellingham, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Peacehealth9537073960259

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Entity NamePeacehealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356309553
PECOS PAC ID: 9537073960
Enrollment ID: O20031118001062

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Entity NamePeacehealth United General Medical Center
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144664954
PECOS PAC ID: 6103056288
Enrollment ID: O20140312000236

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Entity NamePeacehealth Medical Group - Sedro Woolley
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407283179
PECOS PAC ID: 1456584036
Enrollment ID: O20140506001293

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Entity NamePeacehealth United General Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548698806
PECOS PAC ID: 6103056288
Enrollment ID: O20140507000955

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joel Richard Hoekema, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite #203,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1811

Ph: (360) 733-7670
Dr Joel Richard Hoekema, MD
2979 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite #203,
Bellingham, WA 98225-1811

Ph: (360) 733-7670

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Bellingham, WA

Warren S Taranow, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-733-2092    Fax: 360-733-4013
Thiran Udawatta, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-733-7670    Fax: 360-647-1901
Dr. Leonard B Kolodychuk, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-738-2200    Fax: 360-733-4013
Jason W Dahl, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-733-7670    Fax: 763-520-7580
John Loch Trimingham, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4280 Meridian St, Suite 110, Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360-788-7733    Fax: 360-676-7471
Ronald Yg Woo, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3015 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-733-2092    Fax: 360-733-4013
Carla S Smith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-733-2092    Fax: 360-788-6042

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