Paula Newsome, OD, MS, FAAO
NPI 1225039993 · Optometrist · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Newsome, OD, MS, FAAO is a Optometrist provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1225039993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225039993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD, MS, FAAO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1087 (NC)
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
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
1,384 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 201 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 200 | $120 |
| Measurement of Retinal and Optic Nerve Function92273 | 196 | $116 |
| Measurement of Pupil With Healthcare Professional Interpretation and Report95919 | 134 | $15 |
| Extended Exam Involving Color Vision Testing92283 | 121 | $41 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 119 | $52 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 381 | 137 |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 257 | 225 |
| Travoprost | 164 | 44 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 161 | 57 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 48 | 17 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 38 | 15 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,921 across 63 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
- 2005-08-03
- Last updated
- 2007-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Newsome's NPI number?
- Paula Newsome's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225039993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Newsome's specialty?
- Paula Newsome is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Paula Newsome located?
- Paula Newsome's practice location on file with NPPES is 1016 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4002.
- What is Paula Newsome's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Newsome is (704) 375-3935.
- Does Paula Newsome accept Medicare?
- Paula Newsome is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Newsome's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Newsome's NPI (1225039993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.