Paul Palumbo, O.D.
NPI 1184903361 · Optometrist · Kingwood, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Palumbo, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Kingwood, TX (NPI 1184903361).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184903361
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7715TG (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
674 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 263 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 197 | $92 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 66 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 61 | $63 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 32 | $149 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 25 | $39 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 239 | 75 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 118 | 37 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 72 | 32 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 28 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 28 | 26 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 27 | 21 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,416 across 21 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3100 Weslayan StSuite 400Houston, TX 77027-5727Phone: (713) 526-1600Fax: (713) 620-7697
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-05
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Palumbo's NPI number?
- Paul Palumbo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184903361, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Palumbo's specialty?
- Paul Palumbo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Paul Palumbo located?
- Paul Palumbo's practice location on file with NPPES is 22741 Professional Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339-6005.
- What is Paul Palumbo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Palumbo is (281) 319-4334.
- Does Paul Palumbo accept Medicare?
- Paul Palumbo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Palumbo's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Palumbo's NPI (1184903361) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.