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PAUL L AXTELL M.D.
NPI 1790786234
Orthopaedic Surgery in Wellsville, NY

Active since August 09, 2005PECOS Enrolled
85.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
191 N MAIN ST, WELLSVILLE, NY 14895(585) 596-2054(585) 596-0147 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Paul L Axtell M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL L AXTELL M.D. (NPI 1790786234) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Wellsville, New York, licensed in New York (213053-1) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790786234
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL L AXTELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address191 N MAIN STWellsville, NY 14895-1150
Mailing Address191 N Main StWellsville, NY 14895-1150 · (585) 596-2054 · Fax (585) 596-0147
Phone(585) 596-2054
Fax(585) 596-0147
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1790786234 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 213053-1✔ Licensed in CA · C51380✔ Licensed in NY · 213053
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
191 N MAIN ST, Wellsville, NY 14895
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00C51380CA

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)

Paul L Axtell M.d. 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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Axtell reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Memorial Hospital Of William F. And Gertrude F. Jones, Inc.
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
191 N MAIN ST
Wellsville, NY 14895
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720030703 (585) 593-1100
St James Hospital
22 mi
Rural
7329 SENECA ROAD NORTH
Hornell, NY 14843
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 436 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013985399 (607) 247-2200

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 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.

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.
187 services97 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
70 services46 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
45 services45 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14895 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

85.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.96
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.35

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.

ALI MANSOUR
Orthopaedic Surgery
191 N MAIN ST
WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
Allegany County (585) 593-1100
KAITLYN MICHELE COONEY
Physical Therapist
191 N MAIN ST
WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
Allegany County (585) 596-4011
AISHWARYA BHARDWAJ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
191 N MAIN ST
WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
Allegany County (585) 596-0134
DR. TAMARA ANN PRULL MD
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
191 N MAIN ST
WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
Allegany County (585) 247-6810
MR. JUSTIN MOYER PT, DPT
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
191 N MAIN ST
WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
Allegany County (585) 596-4011
MS. DEBBIE CUNNINGHAM LESTER COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
191 N MAIN ST
WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
Allegany County (585) 596-4011
MRS. LONA L DOWNEY
Occupational Therapist
191 N MAIN ST
WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
Allegany County (585) 593-1100
MRS. CHRISTINE FORSBERG HART P.T.
Physical Therapist
191 N MAIN ST
WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
Allegany County (585) 596-4011

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 Axtell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Axtell is 1790786234. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2005.

Where is Paul Axtell located?

Paul Axtell practices at 191 N Main St, Wellsville, NY 14895. The listed phone number is (585) 596-2054.

What is Paul Axtell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Paul Axtell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Axtell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paul Axtell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Axtell reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Memorial Hospital Of William F. And Gertrude F. Jones, Inc. (Wellsville, NY) and St James Hospital (Hornell, NY). 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 Paul Axtell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Axtell was last updated on June 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.