Paul Tesser, MD
NPI 1215945720 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chesterfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Tesser, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chesterfield, MO (NPI 1215945720).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215945720
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 108445 (MO)
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
2,207 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 672 | $89 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 349 | $62 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 256 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 157 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $127 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 117 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,903 | 507 |
| Timolol Maleate | 1,020 | 267 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 462 | 121 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 372 | 84 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 344 | 76 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 237 | 64 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 202 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,374 across 41 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
- 2008-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Tesser's NPI number?
- Paul Tesser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215945720, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Tesser's specialty?
- Paul Tesser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Tesser located?
- Paul Tesser's practice location on file with NPPES is 224 S Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017-3451.
- What is Paul Tesser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Tesser is (314) 469-1122.
- Does Paul Tesser accept Medicare?
- Paul Tesser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Tesser's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Tesser's NPI (1215945720) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.