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PAUL BRIAN WHEELER M.D.
NPI 1164447546
Emergency Medicine in Bossier City, LA

Active since July 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
436 BARRINGTON DR, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112(318) 746-6260 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Paul Brian Wheeler M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL BRIAN WHEELER M.D. (NPI 1164447546) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Bossier City, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (025711) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Minden Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164447546
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL BRIAN WHEELERCredential: M.D.
Location Address436 BARRINGTON DRBossier City, LA 71112-3185
Mailing Address436 Barrington DrBossier City, LA 71112-3185 · (318) 746-6260
Phone(318) 746-6260
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1164447546 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 025711
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
436 BARRINGTON DR, Bossier City, LA 71112
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH79511LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified4F849LA
Medicaid1042013LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul Brian Wheeler 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 ID9830177054
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040713000535
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Wheeler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Webster Emergency Group LLC
24 mi
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL PLAZA PL
Minden, LA 71055
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245209527 (318) 377-2321

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
248 services228 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
161 services148 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
151 services119 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
79 services73 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Minden Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Minden, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190144
LocationNo 1 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055 · Webster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71112 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

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 Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Wheeler is 1164447546. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006.

Where is Paul Wheeler located?

Paul Wheeler practices at 436 Barrington Dr, Bossier City, LA 71112. The listed phone number is (318) 746-6260.

What is Paul Wheeler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Paul Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Wheeler 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 organization bills Medicare for Paul Wheeler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Wheeler reassigns Medicare benefits to Webster Emergency Group LLC (Minden, LA). The 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 Wheeler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Wheeler accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Paul Wheeler 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 Wheeler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Wheeler is affiliated with Minden Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Wheeler was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.