Paul Tolentino, MD PHD
NPI 1023067261 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Cape Girardeau, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Tolentino, MD PHD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Cape Girardeau, MO (NPI 1023067261).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023067261
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2004012270 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
555 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 114 | $232 |
| Computer-Assisted Spinal Procedure61783 | 59 | $207 |
| Partial Removal of Bone of Single Segment of Spine in Lower Back With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves During Fusion of Spine in Lower Back63052 | 46 | $231 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back, 3-6 Spine Bone Segments22842 | 41 | $687 |
| Fusion of Spine in Lower Back With Partial Removal of Spine Bone and Disc22633 | 33 | $1,615 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 111 | 65 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 13 |
| Diazepam | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Tolentino's NPI number?
- Paul Tolentino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023067261, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Tolentino's specialty?
- Paul Tolentino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Tolentino located?
- Paul Tolentino's practice location on file with NPPES is 1723 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
- What is Paul Tolentino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Tolentino is (573) 339-1957.
- Does Paul Tolentino accept Medicare?
- Paul Tolentino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Tolentino's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Tolentino's NPI (1023067261) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.