Paula Vassar, NP
NPI 1275634503 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Union City, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Vassar, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Union City, TN (NPI 1275634503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275634503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APN 0000005325 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
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
94 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 | 32 | $100 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 30 | $41 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 17 | $5 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 15 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $5–$100 (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 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 340 | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 335 | 82 |
| Omeprazole | 234 | 60 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 178 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 177 | 50 |
| Lisinopril | 168 | 45 |
| Glimepiride | 152 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 across 2 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
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2017-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Vassar's NPI number?
- Paula Vassar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275634503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Vassar's specialty?
- Paula Vassar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Vassar located?
- Paula Vassar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 E Reelfoot Ave, Union City, TN 38261-6047.
- What is Paula Vassar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Vassar is (731) 885-6600.
- Does Paula Vassar accept Medicare?
- Paula Vassar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Vassar's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Vassar's NPI (1275634503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.