Paul Simic, M.D.
NPI 1205867488 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Van Nuys, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Simic, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Van Nuys, CA (NPI 1205867488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205867488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A86693 (CA)
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 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
4,320 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 | 1,013 | $138 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 422 | $177 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 395 | $64 |
| X-Ray of Finger, Minimum of 2 Views73140 | 322 | $43 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 310 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 236 | $47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$65 across 2 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2009-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Simic's NPI number?
- Paul Simic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205867488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Simic's specialty?
- Paul Simic is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Simic located?
- Paul Simic's practice location on file with NPPES is 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405-3796.
- What is Paul Simic's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Simic is (818) 901-6600.
- Does Paul Simic accept Medicare?
- Paul Simic is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Simic's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Simic's NPI (1205867488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.