Paula Aston, MD
NPI 1144286675 · Neurology Physician · Dubuque, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Aston, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Dubuque, IA (NPI 1144286675).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144286675
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-53335 (IA)
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
167 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 54 | $134 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 53 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $167 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 15 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$204 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 286 | 73 |
| Gabapentin | 193 | 40 |
| Dalfampridinebrand: Dalfampridine Er | 140 | 27 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 113 | 30 |
| Ofatumumabbrand: Kesimpta Pen | 87 | 13 |
| Fingolimod Hclbrand: Fingolimod | 56 | — |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 50 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 3 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
- 2006-04-24
- Last updated
- 2025-07-21
- Certified
- 2025-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Aston's NPI number?
- Paula Aston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144286675, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Aston's specialty?
- Paula Aston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paula Aston located?
- Paula Aston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7313.
- What is Paula Aston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Aston is (563) 584-3495.
- Does Paula Aston accept Medicare?
- Paula Aston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Aston's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Aston's NPI (1144286675) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.