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- 195 Page Mill Rd Ste 103, Palo Alto, CA 94306
About Abigail Pothen
Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP, APRN is a nurse practitioner — women's health based in Palo Alto, CA. Medicare claims data shows Abigail provided 582 services to 471 patients. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780217513.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (888) 731-8994
- Email not available
Practice Locations
195 PAGE MILL RD STE 103
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bladder issues
Breast health
- Benign breast disease
- Breast tenderness
- Clogged milk duct
- Fibrocystic Breasts
- High Prolactin
- Mastitis
Cervical health
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervicitis
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Fertility
Hormonal conditions
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Premenstrual syndrome
Infections
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Sexually transmitted infections
- UTI
Menopause
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
- Perimenopause
Menstrual issues
- Absent periods
- Bleeding After Sex
- Heavy periods
- Painful periods
Pelvic health
Pelvic issues
Postpartum care
Pregnancy
- Early Pregnancy Symptoms
- Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Sexual health
Sexually transmitted infections
Uterine conditions
Vaginal health
Vaginal infections
Vulvar health
- Bartholin cyst
- Genital Sores
- Lichen sclerosus
- Vulvodynia
Procedures & services
Bladder issues
- Bladder Leakage Evaluation
Breast care
- Mastitis Treatment
Cervical procedures
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Depo-Provera shot
- Diaphragm fitting
- Emergency contraception consultation
- IUD insertion
- IUD Removal
- IUD String Check
- Natural Family Planning Consultation
- Nexplanon removal
Diagnostic procedures
- Endometrial biopsy
- Heavy Period Evaluation
- Vulvar biopsy
Fertility
- Fertility Workup
- Preconception counseling
Imaging
- Mammogram Referral
- Pelvic ultrasound
Infection care
- STI Treatment
- UTI Treatment
- Yeast Infection Treatment
Lab tests
- Hormone Blood Test
- STD Swabs and Screening
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Vaginal Swab and Culture
Menopause
- Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Prescription
Menopause care
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
- Menopause Consultation
Minor procedures
- Bartholin cyst drainage
- Cervical Polyp Removal
- Genital Wart Removal
Pelvic support
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment
- Pessary Fitting and Cleaning
Postpartum care
- Lactation consultation
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Pregnancy care
- Fetal Doppler check
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Glucose screening test
- Group B Strep Screening
- Prenatal Care Visit
Prescriptions and treatment
- Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Chlamydia Treatment
- Gonorrhea Treatment
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Treatment
- Trichomoniasis Treatment
Routine care
- Clinical breast exam
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Well Woman Exam
Therapy
- Vaginal Dilator Therapy
Vaccines
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
582 services · 471 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
138 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
173 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
110 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
54 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
40 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
31 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 20 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Palo Alto 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 2
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP?
Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP is a nurse practitioner in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Women's Health”.
NPI registry
What is Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP's address?
Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP is listed at 195 Page Mill Rd Ste 103, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP?
The number on file is (888) 731-8994. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP?
Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP's National Provider Identifier is 1780217513. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP train?
Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP have?
Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding and simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Abigail D. Pothen, WHNP. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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