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REX ALVIN DE GUZMAN PAULINO M.D.
NPI 1063778959
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 5.111, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-6295(713) 500-0706 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2018, Jun 30, 2017, Apr 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Rex Alvin De Guzman Paulino M.d. NPPES

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

REX ALVIN DE GUZMAN PAULINO M.D. (NPI 1063778959) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R8457) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063778959
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameREX ALVIN DE GUZMAN PAULINOCredential: M.D.
Location Address6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 5.111Houston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin Street, Msb 5.111Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-6295 · Fax (713) 500-0706
Phone(713) 500-6295
Fax(713) 500-0706
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1063778959 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R8457
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207QG0300X · License R8457 (TX)
6431 FANNIN STREET, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rex Alvin De Guzman Paulino M.d. 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 ID3577832591
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181022000776
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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
21 services21 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
17 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

SANDHYA AVULA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN STREET, SUITE NUMBER MSB 3
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6397
MR. TOMOKI KINOSHITA M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN STREET, SUITE 1014
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7722
KEVIN PRAFUL PATEL DO
Emergency Medicine
6431 FANNIN STREET, JJL270
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (346) 262-8158
CHRISTINA ROLANDELLI MD
Anesthesiology
6431 FANNIN STREET, SUITE MSB 5.196
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6223
HASAAN SIDDIQUI
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 2.010A
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7488
SHARON R PAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 1.134
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6526
OMAR SHAIKH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 1.134
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (214) 648-5617
DR. STEPHANIE CHIDINMA ASSIMONYE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 2.116
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7614

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 Rex Alvin Paulino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rex Alvin Paulino is 1063778959. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2012.

Where is Rex Alvin Paulino located?

Rex Alvin Paulino practices at 6431 Fannin Street Msb 5.111, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-6295.

What is Rex Alvin Paulino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Rex Alvin Paulino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rex Alvin Paulino 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 Rex Alvin Paulino accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Rex Alvin Paulino 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 Rex Alvin Paulino affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rex Alvin Paulino is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rex Alvin Paulino was last updated on October 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.