Rafael Paula, MD
NPI 1033315940 · Hospitalist Physician · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033315940
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME106805 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
872 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 584 | $79 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 132 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 42 | $133 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 36 | $49 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 34 | $119 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | 22 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 17 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 16 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 14 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (5)
- 9981 S Healthpark DrFort Myers, FL 33908Phone: (239) 343-2052Fax: (239) 343-5348
- 9981 S Healthpark DrFort Myers, FL 33908Phone: (239) 343-2052Fax: (239) 343-5348
- 9981 S Healthpark DrFort Myers, FL 33908Phone: (239) 343-2052Fax: (239) 343-5348
- 21297 Olean Blvd Ste aPort Charlotte, FL 33952Phone: (855) 979-5700
- 2390 W Congress StLafayette, LA 70506-4205Phone: (337) 261-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-26
- Last updated
- 2021-03-29
- Certified
- 2021-03-29
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.