Paul Gidley, M.D.
NPI 1275526550 · Otolaryngology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Gidley, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1275526550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275526550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J0827 (TX)
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
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
424 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 | 177 | $66 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 82 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 30 | $182 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $134 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$86 across 1 record (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
- 2005-08-23
- Last updated
- 2019-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Gidley's NPI number?
- Paul Gidley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275526550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Gidley's specialty?
- Paul Gidley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Gidley located?
- Paul Gidley's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Paul Gidley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Gidley is (713) 792-6920.
- Does Paul Gidley accept Medicare?
- Paul Gidley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Gidley's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Gidley's NPI (1275526550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.