Joshua Paul, MD
NPI 1427580802 · Ophthalmology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Paul, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1427580802).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427580802
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD476867 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,396 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 | 557 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 374 | $121 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 308 | $34 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 213 | $37 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 197 | $26 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 173 | $58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 841 | 294 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 498 | 150 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 411 | 117 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 401 | 116 |
| Timolol Maleate | 273 | 96 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 248 | 151 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 162 | 62 |
| Bimatoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$684 across 24 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 200Chapel Hill, NC 27517-9638Phone: (984) 974-2020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-03
- Last updated
- 2025-09-09
- Certified
- 2025-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Paul's NPI number?
- Joshua Paul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427580802, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Paul's specialty?
- Joshua Paul is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Paul located?
- Joshua Paul's practice location on file with NPPES is 1326 Freeport Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-6193.
- What is Joshua Paul's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Paul is (412) 963-0414.
- Does Joshua Paul accept Medicare?
- Joshua Paul is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Paul's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Paul's NPI (1427580802) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.