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ZALIKA PAUL MD
NPI 1457871378
Hospitalist in Tallahassee, FL

Active since June 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 HODGES DRIVE, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308(850) 431-5430 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2020, Jun 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Zalika Paul Md NPPES

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

ZALIKA PAUL MD (NPI 1457871378) is an individual hospitalist provider in Tallahassee, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME141985) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457871378
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameZALIKA PAULCredential: MD
Location Address1301 HODGES DRIVETallahassee, FL 32308
Mailing Address1301 Hodges DrTallahassee, FL 32308-4614
Phone(850) 431-5430
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2020
✔ NPI 1457871378 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME141985
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
1301 HODGES DRIVE, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Zalika Paul Md 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 ID7719250778
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200430001969
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Zalika Paul reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc
Same address
Family Medicine
1301 HODGES DR
Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 654 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770647620 (850) 431-3456
Hni Hospital Services Of Florida, LLC
85 mi
Critical Care Medicine
615 N BONITA AVE
Panama City, FL 32401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144851411 (440) 572-5000
Galen Inpatient Physicians PC
85 mi
Hospitalist
615 N BONITA AVE
Panama City, FL 32401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 199 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336946904 (850) 769-1511
Hni Medical Services Of Florida, LLC
154 mi
Internal Medicine
1 SHIRCLIFF WAY
Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 492 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679048284 (512) 730-3060

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
301 services151 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
209 services119 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
165 services162 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.
43 services29 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Acute Care Hospitals · Panama City, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100026
Location615 N Bonita AvePanama City, FL 32401 · Bay County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32308 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$15.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers22 claims25 services$74.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Zalika Paul's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zalika Paul is 1457871378. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2017.

Where is Zalika Paul located?

Zalika Paul practices at 1301 Hodges Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. The listed phone number is (850) 431-5430.

What is Zalika Paul's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Zalika Paul enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zalika Paul 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 organizations bill Medicare for Zalika Paul's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Zalika Paul reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc (Tallahassee, FL), Hni Hospital Services Of Florida, LLC (Panama City, FL), Galen Inpatient Physicians PC (Panama City, FL) and Hni Medical Services Of Florida, LLC (Jacksonville, FL). 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 Zalika Paul's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Zalika Paul accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Zalika Paul 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 Zalika Paul affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Zalika Paul is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zalika Paul was last updated on August 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.