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DR. PAULA J RUSHING MD
NPI 1801812029
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Temple, TX

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Paula J Rushing Md NPPES

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

DR. PAULA J RUSHING MD (NPI 1801812029) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (K9650) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801812029
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAULA J RUSHINGCredential: MD
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing Address8140 N Mopac Expy Ste 3-210Austin, TX 78759-8862 · (512) 343-2292 · Fax (512) 343-2745
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1801812029 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · K9650✔ Licensed in MO · 2003000091
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 2003000091 (MO)
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid203873112MO

Accepted Insurance

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)

Dr. Paula J Rushing Md 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 Paula Rushing reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
50 N DUNLAP ST
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 50 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

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 Paula Rushing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Rushing is 1801812029. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Paula Rushing located?

Paula Rushing practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Paula Rushing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Paula Rushing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Rushing is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paula Rushing's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Rushing reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC (Austin, TX) and Pediatric Anesthesiologists P A (Memphis, TN). 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 Paula Rushing's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paula Rushing accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Harbor Health list Paula Rushing 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Rushing was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.