PAUL WILLIAM WELDNER M.D.
NPI 1437160462
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Lewiston, ME

Active since August 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
60 HIGH ST, LEWISTON, ME 04240(207) 753-3900(207) 753-3902 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2023, Aug 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Paul William Weldner M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL WILLIAM WELDNER M.D. (NPI 1437160462) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Lewiston, Maine, licensed in North Carolina (2023-00487) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437160462
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL WILLIAM WELDNERCredential: M.D.
Location Address60 HIGH STLewiston, ME 04240-7616
Mailing AddressPo Box 4100Lewiston, ME 04243-4100 · (207) 795-2237
Fax(207) 753-3902
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2025
NPI 1437160462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 2023-00487 Licensed in ME · MD14052
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

60 HIGH ST, Lewiston, ME 04240

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid310040099ME

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul William Weldner 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 ID1456389709
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230731003871
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 3

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
35 services35 patients
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
25 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340053
Location200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549Charlotte, NC 28233 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04240 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
$162.77 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $40.69 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.74 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $16.68 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

83.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.56
Promoting Interoperability80
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.7

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 (Cardiovascular Disease)
60 HIGH ST, CENTRAL MAINE HEART & VASCULAR
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Physician Assistant
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Physician Assistant
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Physician Assistant
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240

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 Weldner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Weldner is 1437160462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2006.

Where is Paul Weldner located?

Paul Weldner practices at 60 High St, Lewiston, ME 04240. The listed phone number is (207) 753-3900.

What is Paul Weldner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Paul Weldner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Weldner 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 Weldner accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Paul Weldner 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 Weldner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Weldner is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Weldner was last updated on July 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.