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Kaiser Permanente Northwest Doctors in Independence, OR

7 in-network providers across 4 specialties and 19 plans

7 Providers
4 Specialties
Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s Oregon network spans 8,585 providers. Independence contributes 7 in-network providers. under 1% of the statewide total. The largest Kaiser Permanente Northwest footprint in Oregon is in Portland (3,653 providers).
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Shelly Wimmer, PA
Physician Assistant
Po Box, Independence, OR 97351
10 years experience · Other
Kaiser Permanente Northwest✓ Medicare7 plans

About Kaiser Permanente Northwest Coverage in Independence

Kaiser Permanente Northwest operates 19 distinct networks in Independence, OR, with a combined in-network roster of 7 doctors across 4 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Independence, Kaiser Permanente Northwest ranks #5 by provider count, the leader is Medicare with 12 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which Kaiser Permanente Northwest networks have the widest reach in Independence, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

Kaiser Permanente Northwest publishes its Independence directory at the network level rather than the consumer-plan level. The labels on each row below (for example Kaiser Standard) are network identifiers, not the plan names printed on your member ID card. Your specific plan typically maps to one of these networks, but the mapping isn’t exposed in the federal filing. Match the doctor’s name first, then call the office with your member ID to confirm your plan is accepted.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Last refreshed June 30, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Kaiser Permanente Northwest Networks in Independence

Kaiser Permanente Northwest contracts with doctors at the network level in Independence. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

Kaiser Standard

Commercial

6

71287OR0420001

Commercial

3

71287OR0420002

Commercial

3

71287OR0420003

Commercial

3

71287OR0420004

Commercial

3

71287OR0420005

Commercial

3

71287OR0420011

Commercial

3

71287OR0420012

Commercial

3

71287OR0420013

Commercial

3

71287OR0420014

Commercial

3

71287OR0420016

Commercial

3

71287OR0420019

Commercial

3

Top Specialties Accepting Kaiser Permanente Northwest

Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s Independence network spans 4 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.

Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in Independence, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.

Top Hospitals Serving Kaiser Permanente Northwest Patients in Independence

Hospitals with the most Kaiser Permanente Northwest-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that Kaiser Permanente Northwest has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your Kaiser Permanente Northwest plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Independence

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Independence. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Independence provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Medicare12Aetna11Cigna11UnitedHealthcare8
Kaiser Permanente NorthwestThis page7
Humana1

Nearby Cities with Kaiser Permanente Northwest Coverage

Cities closest to Independence where Kaiser Permanente Northwest has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s Kaiser Permanente Northwest network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Independence options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kaiser Permanente Northwest coverage in Independence

How do I find an Kaiser Permanente Northwest in-network doctor in Independence, OR?

Kaiser Permanente Northwest has 7 in-network providers across 4 medical specialties in Independence. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified June 30, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

Which hospitals in Independence accept Kaiser Permanente Northwest?

Hospitals where Kaiser Permanente Northwest doctors most commonly practice in Independence include SALEM HOSPITAL, SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your Kaiser Permanente Northwest plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most Kaiser Permanente Northwest providers in Independence?

Kaiser Permanente Northwest's Independence network is largest in Family Practice (3), Physician Assistant (2), Clinical Social Worker (1). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does Kaiser Permanente Northwest compare to other insurers in Independence?

Kaiser Permanente Northwest ranks #5 of 6 major insurers tracked in Independence by provider count, with 7 doctors. Medicare leads at 12 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Independence.

Why don't I see specific Kaiser Permanente Northwest plan names like Bronze or Silver?

Kaiser Permanente Northwest files its Independence provider directory at the network level rather than by consumer plan name. The labels above (such as Kaiser Standard) are the network identifiers Kaiser Permanente Northwest uses internally. Your specific plan, whether commercial group, Medicare, or Medicaid, maps to one of these networks but the federal filing format doesn't expose which plan goes with which network. To verify your exact plan covers a specific doctor, call the provider with your member ID handy.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with Kaiser Permanente Northwest?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific Kaiser Permanente Northwest plan, and third check Kaiser Permanente Northwest's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed June 30, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects Kaiser Permanente Northwest's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on June 30, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept Kaiser Permanente Northwest, then check Kaiser Permanente Northwest's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this Kaiser Permanente Northwest data last updated?

The Kaiser Permanente Northwest Independence provider list was last refreshed June 30, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Independence Kaiser Permanente Northwest members.

Data freshness

Last verified June 30, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly