Paul Degenfelder, MD
NPI 1134137748 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Puyallup, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Degenfelder, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Puyallup, WA (NPI 1134137748).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134137748
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00045211 (WA)
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
19 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
365 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 61 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 60 | $157 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 55 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 55 | $167 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 34 | $38 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$341 across 6 records (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
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2016-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Degenfelder's NPI number?
- Paul Degenfelder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134137748, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Degenfelder's specialty?
- Paul Degenfelder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Degenfelder located?
- Paul Degenfelder's practice location on file with NPPES is 1450 5th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98372-4602.
- What is Paul Degenfelder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Degenfelder is (253) 697-3450.
- Does Paul Degenfelder accept Medicare?
- Paul Degenfelder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Degenfelder's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Degenfelder's NPI (1134137748) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.