PAUL JOSEPH STRAIN MD
NPI 1124609201
Internal Medicine in Saint Paul, MN

Active since April 19, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
640 JACKSON ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101(651) 254-3456 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2024, Apr 19, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Paul Joseph Strain Md NPPES

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

PAUL JOSEPH STRAIN MD (NPI 1124609201) is an individual internal medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (75928) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Regions Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124609201
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL JOSEPH STRAINCredential: MD
Location Address640 JACKSON STSaint Paul, MN 55101-2502
Mailing Address8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110qBloomington, MN 55425-4516
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1124609201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 75928
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
640 JACKSON ST, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12270 Ford Pkwy Ste 200Saint Paul, MN 55116-3412 · Phone (651) 696-5070
Location 2401 E River PkwyMinneapolis, MN 55455-0368 · Phone (612) 624-0990 · Fax (612) 626-3107

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul Joseph Strain 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 ID5193163699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240403001201
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Strain reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Primary Care
45 10TH ST W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,302 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
45 10TH STREET WEST
Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Healtheast Medical Research Institute
  • 2,361 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatric Dentistry
205 WABASHA ST S
Saint Paul, MN 55107
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,274 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, OUTREACH LAB DEPARTMENT
Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 4,038 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Regions Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240106
Location640 Jackson StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55101 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Orthopaedic Surgery
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST, MAIL STOP 11503P
ST PAUL, MN 55101
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
640 JACKSON ST, MC 11103E
ST PAUL, MN 55101

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 Strain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Strain is 1124609201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2021.

Where is Paul Strain located?

Paul Strain practices at 640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The listed phone number is (651) 254-3456.

What is Paul Strain's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Paul Strain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Strain 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paul Strain's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Strain reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Fairview Clinics (Saint Paul, MN), Healtheast Medical Research Insititue (Saint Paul, MN), Group Health, Inc. (Saint Paul, MN) and Fairview Health Services (Minneapolis, MN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Paul Strain's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Strain accept?

Health plans from Medica list Paul Strain 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 Strain affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Strain is affiliated with Regions Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Strain was last updated on October 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.