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PAUL W WATANAKUNAKORN M.D.
NPI 1275563462
Internal Medicine in Youngstown, OH

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20 OHLTOWN RD, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515(330) 797-9705(330) 270-5997 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Paul W Watanakunakorn M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL W WATANAKUNAKORN M.D. (NPI 1275563462) is an individual internal medicine provider in Youngstown, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35076990) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275563462
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL W WATANAKUNAKORNCredential: M.D.
Location Address20 OHLTOWN RDYoungstown, OH 44515-2331
Mailing Address20 Ohltown RdYoungstown, OH 44515-2331 · (330) 797-9705 · Fax (330) 270-5997
Phone(330) 797-9705
Fax(330) 270-5997
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 2008
✔ NPI 1275563462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35076990
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.
20 OHLTOWN RD, Youngstown, OH 44515
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Other Identifiers 12

OtherQ034637OH · Hometown
Medicare PINWA4064234OH
Other407998OH · United Healthcare
Other225394OH · Health Assurance
OtherP00013192OH · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid2300585OH
Other$$$$$$$$$-00OH · Workers Comp
Other000000280876OH · Anthem Bc/bs
Other$$$$$$$$$003OH · Medical Mutual Of Ohio
OtherZ76990OH · Summacare
Other341341025030OH · Caresource
Medicare UPINH52975OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Paul W Watanakunakorn 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 ID941243760
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231030001169, I20260528002567
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
91 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44515 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

DR. SUSAN G WOODS MD
Dermatology
20 OHLTOWN RD
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515
Mahoning County (330) 884-1557
SHC YOUNGSTOWN OHIO OUTPATIENT SERVICES LLC
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
20 OHLTOWN RD
AUSTINTOWN, OH 44515
Mahoning County (330) 884-1500
MR. DANIEL LEE LUDWIG JR. NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20 OHLTOWN RD
AUSTINTOWN, OH 44515
Mahoning County (330) 884-1504
YOUNGSTOWN OHIO OUTPATIENT SERVICES COMPANY LLC
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
20 OHLTOWN RD
AUSTINTOWN, OH 44515
Mahoning County (615) 465-7000
ANTHONY S LATTANZIO DO
Family Medicine
20 OHLTOWN RD, SUITE 2F
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515
Mahoning County (330) 884-1583
AHS OHIO DIAGNOSTICS, LLC
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
20 OHLTOWN RD, SUITE 103
AUSTINTOWN, OH 44515
Mahoning County (330) 884-1530
JAMES F SHINA MD LLC
Internal Medicine
20 OHLTOWN RD
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515
Mahoning County (330) 884-1590
FORUM HEALTH SERVICES
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
20 OHLTOWN RD
AUSTINTOWN, OH 44515
Mahoning County (330) 884-1500

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 Watanakunakorn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Watanakunakorn is 1275563462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Paul Watanakunakorn located?

Paul Watanakunakorn practices at 20 Ohltown Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515. The listed phone number is (330) 797-9705.

What is Paul Watanakunakorn's specialty?

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

Is Paul Watanakunakorn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Watanakunakorn 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 Paul Watanakunakorn accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Paul Watanakunakorn 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 Watanakunakorn affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Watanakunakorn is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Watanakunakorn was last updated on April 20, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.