Paul Petersen, MD
NPI 1245224336 · Specialist · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Petersen, MD is a Specialist provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1245224336).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245224336
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20707 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service 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
909 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 241 | $134 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 118 | $237 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 102 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 87 | $77 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 48 | $155 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 307 | 300 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 105 | 32 |
| Omeprazole | 101 | 36 |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 25 | — |
| Sucralfate | 23 | 11 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 23 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$378 across 15 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
- 2005-09-06
- Last updated
- 2014-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Petersen's NPI number?
- Paul Petersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245224336, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Petersen's specialty?
- Paul Petersen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Paul Petersen located?
- Paul Petersen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4545 R St, Lincoln, NE 68503-3723.
- What is Paul Petersen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Petersen is (402) 465-4545.
- Does Paul Petersen accept Medicare?
- Paul Petersen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Petersen's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Petersen's NPI (1245224336) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.