Joseph Paulson, PA-C
NPI 1477582252 · Physician Assistant · Dalton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Paulson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Dalton, GA (NPI 1477582252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477582252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 004465 (GA)
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
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
5,182 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 617 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 534 | $101 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 424 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 387 | $10 |
| Ldl Cholesterol Level83721 | 370 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 370 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 390 | 90 |
| Ezetimibe | 382 | 85 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 361 | 86 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 300 | 76 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 277 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 206 | 50 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$768 across 45 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
- 2006-07-02
- Last updated
- 2007-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Paulson's NPI number?
- Joseph Paulson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477582252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Paulson's specialty?
- Joseph Paulson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Paulson located?
- Joseph Paulson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA 30720-2529.
- What is Joseph Paulson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Paulson is (706) 278-2105.
- Does Joseph Paulson accept Medicare?
- Joseph Paulson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Paulson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Paulson's NPI (1477582252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.