Brian Paugh, PA-C
NPI 1225430416 · Physician Assistant · Sioux City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Paugh, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Sioux City, IA (NPI 1225430416).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225430416
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 075276 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
260 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 | 111 | $95 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 92 | $4 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 32 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$155 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 120 | 21 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 112 | 29 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 88 | 12 |
| Lorazepam | 87 | 17 |
| Alprazolam | 84 | 20 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 82 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$798 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
- 2014-09-19
- Last updated
- 2015-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Paugh's NPI number?
- Brian Paugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225430416, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Paugh's specialty?
- Brian Paugh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Paugh located?
- Brian Paugh's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 5th St, Sioux City, IA 51102.
- What is Brian Paugh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Paugh is (712) 279-2010.
- Does Brian Paugh accept Medicare?
- Brian Paugh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Paugh's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Paugh's NPI (1225430416) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.