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PAUL BARRY NUSSBAUM M.D.
NPI 1215936083
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Bridgeport, CT

Active since July 14, 2005PECOS Enrolled
900 MADISON AVE, SUITE 209, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606(203) 335-0195(203) 335-7293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Paul Barry Nussbaum M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL BARRY NUSSBAUM M.D. (NPI 1215936083) is an individual nephrology provider in Bridgeport, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (020563) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215936083
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NamePAUL BARRY NUSSBAUMCredential: M.D.
Location Address900 MADISON AVE, SUITE 209Bridgeport, CT 06606-5534
Mailing Address900 Madison Ave, Suite 209Bridgeport, CT 06606-5534 · (203) 335-0195 · Fax (203) 335-7293
Phone(203) 335-0195
Fax(203) 335-7293
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2008
✔ NPI 1215936083 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 020563
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
900 MADISON AVE, Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINC59752CT
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified390000031CT
Medicaid001205632CT
Medicare PIN390003274CT

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 (PECOS)

Paul Barry Nussbaum M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Nussbaum reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nephrology Associates, PC
4.6 mi
Nephrology
7 CAMBRIDGE DR STE 201
Trumbull, CT 06611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609825223 (203) 335-0195

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06606 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%156 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
78%154 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%47 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
10%316 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
97%156 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
98%316 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
5%316 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MITCHELL ANDREW FOGEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
900 MADISON AVE, SUITE 209
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 335-0195
DVA HEALTHCARE RENAL CARE INC
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
900 MADISON AVE, FL 1
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 335-0191

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 Nussbaum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Nussbaum is 1215936083. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is Paul Nussbaum located?

Paul Nussbaum practices at 900 Madison Ave Suite 209, Bridgeport, CT 06606. The listed phone number is (203) 335-0195.

What is Paul Nussbaum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Paul Nussbaum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Nussbaum is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paul Nussbaum's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Nussbaum reassigns Medicare benefits to Nephrology Associates, PC (Trumbull, CT). 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 Nussbaum's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Nussbaum was last updated on December 1, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.