MR. VIJI PAULSON M.D.
NPI 1598182933
Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Q: What is Viji Paulson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Viji Paulson is 1598182933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2014.

Q: What is Viji Paulson's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Viji Paulson was last updated on July 27, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since March 24, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(484) 526-6643 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

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About Mr. Viji Paulson M.d. NPPES

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

MR. VIJI PAULSON M.D. (NPI 1598182933) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD452691) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Warren Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Trenton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598182933

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. VIJI PAULSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000

Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000

Phone(484) 526-6643

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 2018

✔ NPI 1598182933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD452691

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.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1601 Hamilton Ave Rm B-158, St. Francis Medical Center Office of Graduate Medical ETrenton, NJ 08629-1915 · Phone (609) 599-5061 · Fax (609) 599-6232

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

Mr. Viji Paulson 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 ID1658590377

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140911001126, I20180405001503

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 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 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.

883 services376 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.

265 services253 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.

229 services225 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.

31 services31 patients

Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180

This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

St Luke's Warren Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Phillipsburg, NJ

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310060

Location185 Roseberry StPhillipsburg, NJ 08865 · Warren County

Emergency services

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390049

Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Easton, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390162

Location250 South 21st StreetEaston, PA 18042 · Northampton County

Emergency services

Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Orwigsburg, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390332

Location100 Paramount BoulevardOrwigsburg, PA 17961 · Schuylkill County

St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Lehighton, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390335

Location500 St Luke's DriveLehighton, PA 18235 · Carbon County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

95.64/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.57

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type B9002

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$50.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Iv pole E0776

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$8.95 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

1 supplier15 claims15 services$62.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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. MELANIE KAY TUROCK D.O.

Emergency Medicine

801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Northampton County (610) 954-4903

KELLY HAY

Emergency Medicine