PAUL LEVIN TENZEL MD
NPI 1013335280
Plastic Surgery in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Paul Tenzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Tenzel is 1013335280. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2014.

Q: What is Paul Tenzel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Tenzel was last updated on January 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 03, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

264 THETFORD ST STE 120, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 378-5620(828) 378-5629 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2025, Sep 9, 2022, Jun 12, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Paul Levin Tenzel Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PAUL LEVIN TENZEL MD (NPI 1013335280) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2022-01355) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013335280

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208200000X

Provider Legal NamePAUL LEVIN TENZELCredential: MD

Location Address264 THETFORD ST STE 120Asheville, NC 28803-5065

Mailing AddressPo Box 604333Charlotte, NC 28260-4333

Phone(828) 378-5620

Fax(828) 378-5629

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateApril 3, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1013335280 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208200000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-01355✔ Licensed in UT · 11250304-1205

Definition

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 201098 (NC)

264 THETFORD ST STE 120, Asheville, NC 28803

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 121 Hospital Dr Fl 2Asheville, NC 28801-4550 · Phone (828) 213-2430

Location 230 N 1900 E Rm 3B400Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002 · Phone (801) 581-8419

Location 32131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401-7407 · Phone (910) 343-7000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul Levin Tenzel Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5991921140

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221003001623

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

24 services24 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340002

Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number340017

Location800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791 · Henderson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BRAEDYN ASHLEIGH MCCURRY FNP

Nurse Practitioner

264 THETFORD ST STE 120
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 378-5620

CAMILLE ELIZABETH BROOME PA, MPH

Physician Assistant

264 THETFORD ST STE 120
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 378-5620

NOANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

Plastic Surgery

264 THETFORD ST STE 120
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 999-9999

NOVANT HEALTH WESTERN CAROLINA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

Plastic Surgery

264 THETFORD ST STE 120
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Buncombe County (828) 378-5620

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paul Tenzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Tenzel is 1013335280. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2014.

Where is Paul Tenzel located?

Paul Tenzel practices at 264 Thetford St Ste 120, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 378-5620.

What is Paul Tenzel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Paul Tenzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Tenzel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Paul Tenzel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Paul Tenzel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Paul Tenzel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Tenzel is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce and Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Tenzel was last updated on January 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.