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PAULA L HENSLEY MD
NPI 1811903487
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Albuquerque, NM

Active since August 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-8244(505) 272-4639 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 21, 2026, Nov 25, 2025, Jul 5, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2023).

About Paula L Hensley Md NPPES

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

PAULA L HENSLEY MD (NPI 1811903487) is an individual psychiatry provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (95-73) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811903487
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NamePAULA L HENSLEYCredential: MD
Location AddressMSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-2058
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310
Phone(505) 272-8244
Fax(505) 272-4639
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1811903487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 95-73
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paula L Hensley 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 ID6002908597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070829000215
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

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.

Therapy using electrical currents 90870
Therapy using electrical currents, also known as electrotherapy, involves applying small electrical pulses to your body to stimulate healing. It can help manage pain, improve circulation, repair tissues, and strengthen muscles. It's a safe, non-invasive treatment often used in physical therapy.
48 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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
$166.80 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $41.70 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

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. MONICA JULIANNE GOODMAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-8244
ANTHONY SKAFF
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-8244
SANTIAGO ANDRES VEGA RAMOS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-8244
MONICA STEPHANY TAVAREZ DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-8244
LIZETH ROCIO CUETO-SALGADO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-8244
MIA JEANNE COLEMAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-8244
MRS. JENNA LYNN FRIEDRICHS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-8244
DR. ALEXANDRA ELISE FERNANDEZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MSC09 5030 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-8244

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 Hensley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Hensley is 1811903487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Where is Paula Hensley located?

Paula Hensley practices at Msc09 5030 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-8244.

What is Paula Hensley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Paula Hensley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Hensley 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Hensley was last updated on April 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.