PAULA H WELLS MD
NPI 1932366432
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Paula Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Wells is 1932366432. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2008.

Q: What is Paula Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Q: Is Paula Wells enrolled in Medicare?

No. Paula Wells has opted out of Medicare through May 24, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Wells was last updated on March 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.

Active since May 21, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through May 24, 2028

740 S LIMESTONE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-6211(859) 257-7987 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Paula H Wells Md NPPES

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

PAULA H WELLS MD (NPI 1932366432) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (41193) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She has opted out of Medicare through May 24, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932366432

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Provider Legal NamePAULA H WELLSCredential: MD

Location Address740 S LIMESTONE STLexington, KY 40536-0001

Mailing Address2333 Alumni Park Plz, Suite 200Lexington, KY 40517-4012 · (859) 218-5677 · Fax (859) 257-7899

Phone(859) 323-6211

Fax(859) 257-7987

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 21, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 2023

NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2023

✔ NPI 1932366432 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QH0002X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 41193

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 41193 (KY)

740 S LIMESTONE ST, Lexington, KY 40536

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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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Opted out of Medicare

Paula H Wells Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from May 24, 2024 through May 24, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 24, 2024

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 24, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 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

$82.24 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.94 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

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.

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.

KATHLEEN M. EBBITT APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 218-1632

MEGHA DESAI MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

740 S LIMESTONE ST, ENDOCRINE CLINIC, 2ND FLOOR, WING C
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-2232

ABBY B. MATTINGLY AU.D.

Audiologist

740 S LIMESTONE ST, SUITE B317
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-3390

MS. ELLEN E RATCLIFFE DNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-5045

ANDREA MARGARET GORRINGE PAC

Physician Assistant (Medical)

740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-0079

DR. SALLY VALENTINA MATHIAS MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

740 S LIMESTONE ST, J401
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-5661

LOUIS IRVING BEZOLD III MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)

740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-1432

LYNN ANN KELSO ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-3253

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 Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Wells is 1932366432. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2008.

Where is Paula Wells located?

Paula Wells practices at 740 S Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-6211.

What is Paula Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Paula Wells enrolled in Medicare?

No. Paula Wells has opted out of Medicare through May 24, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Wells was last updated on March 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.