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DR. PAUL POTNURU M.D.
NPI 1982098414
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since March 23, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6431 FANNIN ST RM 5.020, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Paul Potnuru M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL POTNURU M.D. (NPI 1982098414) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0063) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Miami.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982098414
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL POTNURUCredential: M.D.
Location Address6431 FANNIN ST RM 5.020Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St Rm 5.020Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-6200
Phone(713) 500-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 2019
✔ NPI 1982098414 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S0063
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
6431 FANNIN ST RM 5.020, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11611 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136-1005 · Phone (305) 585-1111

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Paul Potnuru 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 ID3072841808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190819000475
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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

Patient Reviews User submitted

Reviews are submitted by site visitors and approved by a human moderator before publication.

Review by G. B. January 13, 2025

5/5
Excellent anesthesia doc!
Provider 5/5 Office Staff 5/5
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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 Potnuru's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Potnuru is 1982098414. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2015.

Where is Paul Potnuru located?

Paul Potnuru practices at 6431 Fannin St Rm 5.020, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-6200.

What is Paul Potnuru's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Paul Potnuru enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Potnuru 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.

What insurance does Paul Potnuru accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Paul Potnuru 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.

Is Paul Potnuru affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Potnuru is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Potnuru was last updated on July 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.