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PHILIP JAMES PAUSTIAN MD
NPI 1215946850
Internal Medicine in Panama City Beach, FL

Active since August 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
20607 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413(850) 228-5735 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2026, Dec 19, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Philip James Paustian Md NPPES

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

PHILIP JAMES PAUSTIAN MD (NPI 1215946850) is an individual internal medicine provider in Panama City Beach, Florida, licensed in Georgia (026615) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Lithonia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215946850
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePHILIP JAMES PAUSTIANCredential: MD
Location Address20607 FRONT BEACH RDPanama City Beach, FL 32413-3639
Mailing AddressPo Box 15458Panama City, FL 32406-5458 · (850) 228-5735
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1215946850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 026615
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.
20607 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12801 Dekalb Medical PkwyLithonia, GA 30058-4996 · Phone (850) 228-5735

Other Identifiers 5

OtherP00377668GA · Rail Road Medicare
Other52047617022GA · Bcbs
Medicaid427196341AGA
Medicaid001371200FL
Other14149FL · Fl Bcbs

Accepted 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 (PECOS)

Philip James Paustian Md 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 Reassignments

12

Medicare enrollment records show Philip Paustian reassigns Medicare billing to 12 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
400 N EDWARDS ST
Enterprise, AL 36330
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
101 PROFESSIONAL LN
Enterprise, AL 36330
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 514 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
8383 N DAVIS HWY
Pensacola, FL 32514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 601 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
161 E BROAD ST
Camilla, GA 31730
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Phoebe Physician Group Inc
  • 1,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
105 US HIGHWAY 80 E STE 215
Demopolis, AL 36732
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 307 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
303 SMITH ST
Lagrange, GA 30240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
3532 GREENSBORO AVE
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 244 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
300 PINELLAS ST
Clearwater, FL 33756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 74 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1 SHIRCLIFF WAY
Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 492 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.

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 straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
38 services38 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32413 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%78 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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 Philip Paustian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Philip Paustian is 1215946850. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006.

Where is Philip Paustian located?

Philip Paustian practices at 20607 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413. The listed phone number is (850) 228-5735.

What is Philip Paustian's specialty?

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

Is Philip Paustian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Philip Paustian is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Philip Paustian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Philip Paustian reassigns Medicare benefits to 12 organizations: Northern Alabama Physicians, LLP (Enterprise, AL), Houston County Healthcare Authority (Enterprise, AL), Hospital Physician Services Of Florida PA (Pensacola, FL), Phoebe Senior Center (Camilla, GA), Capstone Health Services Foundation PC (Demopolis, AL) and 7 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Philip Paustian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Philip Paustian accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Oscar Health list Philip Paustian 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Philip Paustian was last updated on September 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 31 days 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.